always meaning and definition

ALWAYS adverb

Definition of always (adverb)

1. at all times; all the time and on every occasion
   • "I will always be there to help you"; "always arrives on time"; "there is always some pollution in the air"; "ever hoping to strike it rich"; "ever busy"
   • synonyms: e'er, ever
   • antonym: ne-er
2. without variation or change, in every case
   • "constantly kind and gracious"; "he always arrives on time"
   • synonyms: constantly, invariably
3. without interruption
   • "the world is constantly changing"
   • synonyms: constantly, forever, incessantly, perpetually
4. at any time or in any event
   • "you can always resign if you don't like it"; "you could always take a day off"
5. forever; throughout all time
   • "we will always be friends"; "I shall treasure it always"; "I will always love you"