always
word
/ˈɔɫˌweɪz/, /ˈɔɫwiz/
AWL-wayz
/ˈɔːlweɪz/
AWL-wayz
Definition
At all times; on every occasion or in every case without exception.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in positive statements; avoids negatives like 'not always'. Common collocations: 'always busy', 'always ready'. Often expresses habits or facts. Not formal or informal; very neutral.
Spanish: siemprePortuguese (BR): semprePortuguese (PT): sempreChinese (Simplified): 总是Chinese (Traditional): 總是Hindi: हमेशाArabic: دائمًاBengali: সবসময় - সর্বদাRussian: всегдаJapanese: いつもVietnamese: luôn luônKorean: 항상 - 언제나Turkish: her zamanUrdu: ہمیشہIndonesian: selalu
Example Sentences
She is always happy to help.
basic
I always brush my teeth before bed.
basic
We always eat lunch at noon.
basic
He’s always got something interesting to say.
natural
If you’re always late, people might stop trusting you.
natural
I don’t always agree with him, but I respect his opinions.
natural