always

adverb

al·ways | \ ˈȯl-wēz

, -wəz, -(ˌ)wāz also ˈȯ-

Definition of always

1 : at all times : invariably always smiling

2 : forever will love you always

3 : at any rate : in any event You can always try again if it doesn't work this time.

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Examples of always in a Sentence

He always tries, but he doesn't always succeed. It's always a pleasure to see you. I can always tell when he's upset. This area is always filled with tourists. Things won't always go as planned. You're always welcome to stay with us. He has always been a good friend to me. Life won't always be this easy. I always thought they'd get married some day, but they never did. Isn't that what you've always wanted?

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Danna had always loved the team, and his parents would be just 45 minutes away. — Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press, "Why Michigan football was worth the gamble for transfer DE Mike Danna," 5 Sep. 2019 Karner says people have always paid for insects, but the internet has changed the industry. — Jani Actman, National Geographic, "Bug smuggling is big business," 5 Sep. 2019 And Park's always playing with new ways to use soju on the menu. — Tirion Morris, azcentral, "Soju is the world's most-consumed spirit. Here's the best place to try it in Phoenix," 5 Sep. 2019 Our focus is always on relationships first and character. — Chancellor Agard, EW.com, "Titans boss previews Superboy's 'fraught' dynamic with the team in season 2," 4 Sep. 2019 But being confident in her body hasn't always come easy to the singer. — Christina Oehler, Health.com, "Bebe Rexha Shows Off ‘Birthday Suit’ In Self-Love Post Of Herself Doing the Splits in a Thong," 4 Sep. 2019 Jenkins has always enjoyed writing, especially short story, but never expected to write a play. — Catalina Righter, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Student-written play will premiere as Carroll Community College fall touring show," 4 Sep. 2019 Jim Sensenbrenner has had a profound impact on my life and has always put the people of Wisconsin first. — Craig Gilbert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin Republican Jim Sensenbrenner won't run for re-election in 2020 after more than 40 years in Congress," 4 Sep. 2019 Pool police might not always be around, but if your fellow passengers are violating these norms, don’t confront them yourself, says cruise expert Dana Freeman. — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "Cruise Ship Etiquette Tips: A Primer For Before You Sail," 4 Sep. 2019

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always

adverb

English Language Learners Definition of always

: at all times : on every occasion : in a way that does not change

: at all times in the past

: forever into the future

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always

adverb

al·ways | \ ˈȯl-wēz

, -wəz, -wāz\

Kids Definition of always

1 : at all times My dad always knows the answer.

2 : throughout all time : forever I'll remember it always.

3 : often, frequently, or repeatedly People always forget my name.

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