always

1 on every relevant occasion <although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner> Synonyms aye (also ay), consistently, constantly, continually, ever, forever, incessantly, invariably, night and day, perpetually, unfailingly Related Words commonly, frequently, oft, often, oftentimes (or ofttimes), recurrently, repeatedly; continuously, steadily, uninterruptedly, unremittingly; dependably, generally, habitually, normally, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, typically, usually; inevitably; eternally, everlastingly Phrases at every turn Near Antonyms intermittently, occasionally, periodically, sometimes, sporadically; infrequently, rarely, seldom, unusually; variously Antonyms ne'er, never

2 whatever else is done or is the case <you can always take a cab if the buses aren't running> Synonyms anyhow, anyway, leastways [dialect], leastwise Phrases at all events, at any rate, at least, in any case, in any event

3 for all time <I will love you always> Synonyms ever, aye (also ay), e'er, eternally, everlastingly, evermore, forever, forevermore, indelibly, permanently, perpetuallyRelated Words enduringly, long, perenniallyNear Antonyms onceAntonyms ne'er, never, nevermore