always

Definitions

1. adverb

   At all times, or every time.

   Examples

   • Green has always been my favorite color.
   • She always smiles when she sees me.
   ≈perpetually≈continually≈all the time≈every time≈5ever +44 more
2. adverb

   Again and again, at regular times.

   Examples

   • In this street, the shops always close at lunchtime.
   • He always rides his bike to work.
   ≈invariably≈uniformly≈always≈consistently≈constantly +16 more
3. adverb

   If needed, as a choice you can still use.

   Examples

   • I can always go back to work.
   • If this plan fails, we can always try something else.
   ≈anyhow≈anyway≈at any rate≈regardless≈after all +19 more