Always Definition & Meaning

always
adverb
  1. at all times; all the time and on every occasion; "I will always be there to help you"; "always arrives on time"; "there is always some pollution in the air"; "ever hoping to strike it rich"; "ever busy"
  2. without variation or change, in every case; "constantly kind and gracious"; "he always arrives on time"
  3. without interruption; "the world is constantly changing"
  4. at any time or in any event; "you can always resign if you don't like it"; "you could always take a day off"
  5. forever; throughout all time; "we will always be friends"; "I shall treasure it always"; "I will always love you"

Synonyms for always

e'er
♫ Rhymes
ever adv

at any time; "did you ever smoke?"; "the best con man of all time" at all times; all the time and on every occasion

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forever adv

for a limitless time; "no one can live forever

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"Always" in song lyrics

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  • "It's like that all day, always"
    Above the Law — Apocalypse Now
  • "Just be good to yourself cause you know that you always..."
    Adam F f/ Carl Thomas, Guru — Karma (Comes Back Around)
  • "Just be good to your self 'cause you know that your always..."
    Adam F f/ Carl Thomas, Guru — Karma (Comes Back Around)

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Frequently asked questions

What does always mean?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion; "I will always be there to help you"; "always arrives on time"; "there is always some pollution in the air"; "ever hoping to strike it rich"; "ever busy" without variation or change, in every case; "constantly kind and gracious"; "he always arrives on time" without interruption; "the world is constantly changing" at any time or in any event; "you can always resign if you don't like it"; "you could always take a day off" forever
What part of speech is always?
Always is an adverb.
How many definitions does always have?
Always has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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