always
adverb
al·ways ˈȯl-wēz 
-wəz,
-(ˌ)wāz also ˈȯ-
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.
Synonyms
- aye
- ay
- consistently
- constantly
- continually
- ever
- forever
- incessantly
- invariably
- night and day
- perpetually
- unfailingly
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
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? See More
Recent Examples on the Web On the foot: a pink sandal heel with a pom pom on the toe. LoveShackFancy: The brand has always embraced pink, and this year was no different. 
Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 Stephanie Breijo’s restaurant news column has the happy news that the L.A. bakery Bub and Grandma’s — which nearly always runs out of bread at the Hollywood Farmers Market — is opening a full restaurant. Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 Since premiering in 2015, the show has poked fun at dozens of iconic docs, always hosted by a very serious Helen Mirren. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 17 Sep. 2022 Skateboarding and underground music culture have always been tightly linked, of course, and Pulaski’s history at that intersection spans generations. Chris Richards, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2022 People with certain skin conditions—including severe acne, rosacea, eczema, or psoriasis—and people who use prescription medications for their skin should always check in with their dermatologist before trying out a new routine. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 17 Sep. 2022 US Air Force pilots who fly U-2 spy planes always keep a $2 bill in their flight suits. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 17 Sep. 2022 The race, began by former MU basketball coach Al McGuire in 1978, has always drawn a mixture of super-competitive elite runners and participants looking to have a fun time while supporting a good cause. Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 Grace Poer, 47, an administrative assistant from Riverview, Florida, just south of Tampa, said her 24-year-old daughter with autism has always loved Mustangs. Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2022 See More
Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 Stephanie Breijo’s restaurant news column has the happy news that the L.A. bakery Bub and Grandma’s — which nearly always runs out of bread at the Hollywood Farmers Market — is opening a full restaurant. Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 Since premiering in 2015, the show has poked fun at dozens of iconic docs, always hosted by a very serious Helen Mirren. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 17 Sep. 2022 Skateboarding and underground music culture have always been tightly linked, of course, and Pulaski’s history at that intersection spans generations. Chris Richards, Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2022 People with certain skin conditions—including severe acne, rosacea, eczema, or psoriasis—and people who use prescription medications for their skin should always check in with their dermatologist before trying out a new routine. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 17 Sep. 2022 US Air Force pilots who fly U-2 spy planes always keep a $2 bill in their flight suits. Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 17 Sep. 2022 The race, began by former MU basketball coach Al McGuire in 1978, has always drawn a mixture of super-competitive elite runners and participants looking to have a fun time while supporting a good cause. Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2022 Grace Poer, 47, an administrative assistant from Riverview, Florida, just south of Tampa, said her 24-year-old daughter with autism has always loved Mustangs. Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English alwayes, from alwey
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing always
Kids Definition
always
adverb
al·ways ˈȯl-wēz
-wəz,
-wāz
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.
always
adverb
1
as in constantly
on every relevant occasion although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- constantly
- continually
- invariably
- consistently
- usually
- often
- frequently
- normally
- continuously
- unfailingly
- forever
- ever
- perpetually
- repeatedly
- incessantly
- typically
- generally
- ay
- commonly
- at every turn
- routinely
- regularly
- inevitably
- ordinarily
- aye
- oft
- oftentimes
- habitually
- dependably
- night and day
- steadily
- unremittingly
- recurrently
- uninterruptedly
- ofttimes
- eternally
- everlastingly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- never
- sometimes
- occasionally
- rarely
- seldom
- periodically
- intermittently
- infrequently
- unusually
- sporadically
- ne'er
- variously
2
as in anyway
whatever else is done or is the case you can always take a cab if the buses aren't running Synonyms & Similar Words
- anyway
- at least
- at any rate
- anyhow
- leastwise
- leastways
- at all events
- in any case
- in any event
3
as in forever
for all time I will love you always Synonyms & Similar Words
- forever
- permanently
- ever
- eternally
- perpetually
- for good
- everlastingly
- long
- for keeps
- indelibly
- ay
- evermore
- e'er
- forevermore
- for good and all
- perennially
- aye
- enduringly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- never
- once
- ne'er
- nevermore