always

always is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

although - always - America

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɔːl.weɪz/
• SAMPA: /"O:lweIz/

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Adverb

Positive always

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something always happens, it happens at all times or every time.
   • Antonym: never

   For all of my life, the sun has always risen every day.

2. If something will always happen, it will happen forever.
   • Synonym: forever
   • Antonym: never

   Shannon will never stop loving you. She will always love you.

Related words

• all
• way