Always: meaning, definitions and examples

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always

 

[ ˈɔːlweɪz ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in a consistent manner

At all times; on all occasions.

Synonyms

constantly, continuously, regularly

Examples of usage

  • She always arrives late to the meetings.
  • I always brush my teeth before going to bed.
  • They always go on vacation in the summer.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a persistent manner

For all future time; for all time to come; forever.

Synonyms

eternally, forever, perpetually

Examples of usage

  • I will always love you.
  • She will always be remembered for her kindness.
  • This moment will always stay in my memory.

Translations

Translations of the word "always" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sempre

🇮🇳 हमेशा

🇩🇪 immer

🇮🇩 selalu

🇺🇦 завжди

🇵🇱 zawsze

🇯🇵 いつも

🇫🇷 toujours

🇪🇸 siempre

🇹🇷 her zaman

🇰🇷 항상

🇸🇦 دائمًا

🇨🇿 vždy

🇸🇰 vždycky

🇨🇳 总是

🇸🇮 vedno

🇮🇸 alltaf

🇰🇿 әрқашан

🇬🇪 ყოველთვის

🇦🇿 həmişə

🇲🇽 siempre

Word origin

The word 'always' originated from the Old English word 'ealne weg', which meant 'all the way'. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved to become 'always'. The concept of 'always' has been present in human language for centuries, reflecting the timeless nature of certain actions or states.