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Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb always in English, with synonyms, antonyms, grammar rules and examples. Find out how to use always with continuous verb forms, can and could, and as always.
The meaning of ALWAYS is at all times : invariably. How to use always in a sentence.
- at all times; on every occasion. There's almost always somebody at home in the evenings. Always lock your car. She always arrives at 7.30. The children always seem to be hungry.
- for a long time; since you can remember. Pat has always loved gardening. This is the way we've always done it. This painting is very good—Ellie always was very good at art (= so it is not very surprising).
- for all future time. I'll always love you.
- if you say a person is always doing something, or something is always happening, you mean that they do it, or it happens, very often, and that this is annoying.
Always definition: every time; on every occasion; without exception. See examples of ALWAYS used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the adverb 'always' in British and American English. See examples of 'always' in sentences and idioms, and compare it with 'ever'.
Learn how to use always as an adverb of time, meaning 'on every occasion', 'forever' or 'very frequently'. Find out its position, forms, examples and contrast with for good, for ever and all the time.
To always do something is to never stop doing it, or to do it every time. Some people believe that if you always say “please” and “thanks,” everyone will love you. They’re wrong, but still — say “please” and “thanks.” The adverb always came about in the mid 14th century.
