always

adverb
UK: /ˈɔːlweɪz/
US: /ˈɔːlweɪz/

  1. Every time or all the time; on every occasion.

    1. I always brush my teeth before bed. [ ] [ ]
    2. She always arrives late, no matter how early we tell her to come. [ ] [ ]

  2. Forever; for all time.

    1. I will always remember you. [ ] [ ]
    2. Their love will always be a source of inspiration for those around them. [ ] [ ]

  3. In every way; consistently.

    1. He's always been a good friend. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company has always prioritized customer satisfaction above all else. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

constantly invariably ever perpetually forever

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "always" in English means: Every time or all the time; on every occasion., Forever; for all time., In every way; consistently..

The phonetic transcription of "always" is /ˈɔːlweɪz/ in British English and /ˈɔːlweɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "always": constantly, invariably, ever, perpetually, forever.

Example usage of "always": "I always brush my teeth before bed.". More examples on the page.