always

/ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tại tất cả thời điểm, trong suốt thời gian, từ đầu

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Adverb

Examples

God is always the same.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vĩnh viễn trong một khoảng thời gian nhất định hoặc thường xuyên ở những khoảng thời gian cố định

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Adverb

Examples

In this street, the shops always close during lunchtime.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “always” mean?

At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.

Is “always” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.