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Always has 6 different meanings across 1 category:

Adverb

Definitions
Adverb
1

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

"I will always be there to help you"

"always arrives on time"

"there is always some pollution in the air"

"ever hoping to strike it rich"

"ever busy"

2

without variation or change, in every case

"constantly kind and gracious"

"he always arrives on time"

3

without interruption

"the world is constantly changing"

4

at any time or in any event

"you can always resign if you don't like it"

"you could always take a day off"

5

forever; throughout all time

"we will always be friends"

"I shall treasure it always"

"I will always love you"

6

At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.

"The stars have always watched over us, shining brightly from the moment our ancestors first looked up at the night sky."

In plain English: Always means doing something every single time without any exceptions.

"I always brush my teeth before bed."

Usage: Use "always" to indicate that an action or state occurs without exception at every moment or throughout an entire period. Avoid placing it between the subject and auxiliary verb unless you are emphasizing frequency over simple negation.

Example Sentences
"I always brush my teeth before bed." adv
"She always arrives early for her morning meetings." adv
"I always forget to lock the door when I leave home." adv
"They always order pizza on Friday nights." adv
Related Terms
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Antonyms
ne'er

Origin

The word "always" comes from Middle English and originally meant "all the way," combining Old English roots for "all" and "way." It entered modern usage to describe something that happens continuously without interruption.

Rhyming Words
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