always

adverb

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al·ways | \ ˈȯl-wēz

, -wəz, -(ˌ)wāz

also ˈȯ- \

Definition of always

1 : at all times : invariably always smiling

2 : forever will love you always

3 : at any rate : in any event You can always try again if it doesn't work this time.

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Examples of always in a Sentence

He always tries, but he doesn't always succeed. It's always a pleasure to see you. I can always tell when he's upset. This area is always filled with tourists. Things won't always go as planned. You're always welcome to stay with us. He has always been a good friend to me. Life won't always be this easy. I always thought they'd get married some day, but they never did. Isn't that what you've always wanted? See More

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