all the time

adverb
UK: /ɔːl ðə taɪm/
US: /ɔːl ðə taɪm/

  1. Very often or constantly.

    1. He watches TV all the time. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's on her phone all the time, it's incredibly irritating when we try to talk. [ ] [ ]

  2. Continuously, without stopping.

    1. It rains here all the time. [ ] [ ]
    2. My back hurts all the time, so I am planning to consult a doctor as soon as possible. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

constantly often always frequently continually repeatedly
all the time idiom

  1. Used to emphasize that something happens very frequently or continuously. Can also be used to express annoyance or frustration.

    1. He's late all the time. [ ] [ ]
    2. She complains about the weather all the time; it's so tiring to hear. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "all the time" in English means: Very often or constantly., Continuously, without stopping..

The phonetic transcription of "all the time" is /ɔːl ðə taɪm/ in British English and /ɔːl ðə taɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "all the time": constantly, often, always, frequently, continually, repeatedly.

Example usage of "all the time": "He watches TV all the time.". More examples on the page.