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always

1 of 1adverb
/ˈɔlweɪz/
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at all times, without any exceptions

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  • The train is always crowded during rush hour.
  • The clock always ticks steadily.
  • The restaurant always serves delicious food.
  • They always celebrate birthdays with a party.
  • She is always ready to help others.
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in a way that continues without end, for all eternity

  • He will always be loved.
  • This song will always remind me of you.
  • They will always be in our hearts.
  • Her kindness will always be remembered.
  • We will always cherish these moments.
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throughout a continuous period in the past

  • She had always been afraid of heights.
  • I've always preferred tea to coffee.
  • We'd always spent summers at the lake house.
  • She had always loved the ocean, even as a child.
  • This town has always felt like home to me.
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happening frequently or habitually, often in a way that is irritating or bothersome

  • He's always talking during the movie, and it's so distracting.
  • She's always leaving her things around the house for someone else to pick up.
  • You're always making the same excuses for being late!
  • My neighbor is always playing loud music late at night.
  • They're always asking the same questions, even after I've explained it a hundred times.
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as an available alternative when other options fail

  • If the restaurant is full, we can always eat at home.
  • You could always take a later flight if you miss this one.
  • If the paint color looks wrong, we can always repaint.
  • No fresh basil?You could always use dried herbs instead.
  • If the interview goes poorly, you can always apply elsewhere.
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