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Definition of always - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
constantlyat all times
- She always arrives on time for meetings..
2.
habituallycontinuously or repeatedly over a period
- He always forgets his keys.
3.
inevitablyin any situation or event
- You can always ask for help if needed.
4.
- You can always try a different approach.
Expressions with always
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frequently traveling or moving
As a sales representative, he is always on the go.
another chance will come in the future
Don't worry if you failed; there's always tomorrow.
said of a person who has potential that is never fulfilled
He was always a bridesmaid, never a bride in his career.
service staff should prioritize customer satisfaction
In our store, the customer is always right.
consistently more advanced or prepared
She is always a step ahead in her studies.
express being close to success but never achieving it
She is always the bridesmaid, never the bride in job promotions..
predictable excuse used to justify actions
She rolled her eyes at always the same old excuse.
believe others have it better than you do
He thinks grass is always greener on the other side.
people think others have it better than them
She always wants a new job; the grass is always greener.
the system is designed to favor the operator
In this game, the house always wins eventually.
expresses that someone or something bigger always exists
There's always a bigger fish in the ocean, so be careful.
a person or thing with bad intentions always returns
Despite his promises, a bad penny always turns up.
in the way that invariably happens
She arrives late as always.
used to politely respond to thanks or compliments
"Thank you for your help." "Always a pleasure."
constantly obstructing or hindering
The cat is always in the way when I'm working.
used as a closing phrase to show lasting affection
She signed the card, writing 'love always' at the bottom.
almost every time
She nearly always arrives early to meetings.
acknowledges a small positive aspect in a situation
The weather is bad, but at least it's not raining, that's always something.
expresses inevitability about recurring situations
Every time we plan a picnic, it rains. That's how it always goes.
show loyalty or favoritism towards someone in disputes
He always takes the teacher's side, even when students are right.
indicates a predictable or expected outcome
He forgot his keys again. That's always the way.
nothing is ever perfect, improvements can be made
In every project, there's always room for improvement.
life has problems and is not always happy or easy
Life isn't always rosy, but we keep going.
continuously active or working without turning off
The phone's always-on display shows the time all day.
Origin of always
Old English, ealne (all) + weg (way)
Terms with always included in their meaning
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movement
move on foot with one foot always on ground
behavior
always acting or behaving in the same way
constantly
always, without exception
animals
very active and always working hard
appearance
always appearing youthful and energetic
clever person
always using clever or sneaky ways to get something
hard truth
life does not always go as expected
unfair events
things do not always happen in a just way
reliable outcome
always happens or works as expected without exception
reliable support
always supports or helps without causing disappointment
fulfillment
achieving what one has always wanted or hoped for
character
honest and always telling the truth
consistency
always happens or is done
moral quality
quality of always doing what is right and honest
frequency
happens about half the time or frequently but not always
hardworking
person always active and working
bond
very close or always together in relationship or activities
preparedness
always prepared for action or use
always present
existing all the time, often noticed or felt
memory
always remembered with love and affection
avoidance
always giving reasons to avoid something
technology
always looking at or using a phone
restlessness
unable to relax, always moving or doing things
always working
used all the time without stopping or breaks
Examples of always in a sentence
The store always closes at 9 PM. She always takes a walk after dinner. The train is always late on Mondays. She always carries an umbrella, just in case. You could always ask for help if needed. There's always the option to wait until tomorrow.
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- French:toujours, à tout moment, ...
- German:immer, fortwährend, ...
- Italian:sempre, abitualmente, ...
- Spanish:siempre, habitualmente, ...
- Portuguese:sempre, em qualquer altura, ...
- Chinese:始终, 经常, ...
- Japanese:いつも, 絶えず, ...
- Arabic:دَائِمًا, بِاسْتِمْرَار, ...
- Hebrew:תָּמִיד, ...
- Russian:всегда, неизменно, ...
- Ukrainian:постійно, незмінно, ...
- Hindi:हमेशा, हर हाल में, ...
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