Always

/ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
At all times; on all occasions; without exception.
She always arrives early for meetings.
Forever; for all future time.
I will always remember our time together.
At any time; continually.
He is always happy to help others.
In every case; invariably.
You can always rely on them to tell the truth.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English 'āwa', meaning 'forever'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

always on my mind
Frequently thought of or remembered.
always and forever
Unchanging love or commitment.
always a pleasure
A way to express that something is consistently enjoyable.

Related Words

ever
At any time; at all times.
constant
Occurring continuously over a period of time.
perpetual
Never ending or changing.

Slang Meanings

For sure; definitely.
I’m always down for a good time!
Always there for someone.
That friend is always in your corner.