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always

/ˈɑːlˌweɪz/

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adverb

at all times :on every occasion :in a way that does not change

He always tries, but he doesn't always succeed.

It's always a pleasure to see you.

I can always tell when he's upset.

He's always [=constantly] looking for ways to make money.

She's almost always smiling.

This area is always filled with tourists.

You should always (remember to) wear your seat belt.

The holidays are always a very busy time for us. = (less commonly) The holidays always are a very busy time for us.

Things won't always go as planned.

You're always welcome to stay with us. - opposite never

at all times in the past

He has always been a good friend to me.

They didn't always get along so well. [=they get along now, but they didn't like each other in the past]

It hasn't always been easy for him. [=difficult or sad things have happened to him]

He could always make me angry. = He always could make me angry. [=he often made me angry]

throughout all time :for a very long time: such as

forever into the future

I'll remember you always. [=forever]

You'll always be my best friend. = You're my best friend, and you always will be.

Life won't always be this easy.

forever in the past :from the beginning of the time that can be remembered

I've always loved you.

I always thought they'd get married some day, but they never did.

Isn't that what you've always wanted?

She always wanted to be famous.

It has always been my goal to have my own business.

He's always been a firm believer in hard work. = He's a firm believer in hard work, and he always has been.

often, frequently, or repeatedly

We always tell people not to arrive too early.

My parents always told me not to speak to strangers. - often used to describe repeated behavior that is annoying

She's always calling me by the wrong name.

Must you always be so rude?!

He always tells such funny stories. = He's always telling such funny stories.

used to suggest another possibility

If we don't win today, there's always tomorrow. [=we might win tomorrow]

usually used after can or could

If she doesn't answer the phone now, you can/could always try (calling) again later.

If you don't have enough money now, you can always use your credit card.

as always

used to say that something was expected because it always happens

As always, dinner was delicious. [=dinner was delicious, as it always is]

Your children, as always, were very well-behaved. [=your children were well-behaved, as they always are]