Synonyms of always

always

adverb

ˈȯl-wēz 

1

as in constantly

on every relevant occasion

although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• constantly
• continually
• invariably
• consistently
• usually
• often
• frequently
• normally
• forever
• continuously
• ever
• perpetually
• repeatedly
• incessantly
• typically
• unfailingly
• commonly
• generally
• at every turn
• routinely
• regularly
• aye
• night and day
• inevitably
• ordinarily
• oft
• habitually
• steadily
• oftentimes
• eternally
• dependably
• unremittingly
• uninterruptedly
• recurrently
• everlastingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• never
• sometimes
• occasionally
• rarely
• seldom
• periodically
• intermittently
• unusually
• infrequently
• ne'er
• sporadically
• variously

2

as in anyway

whatever else is done or is the case

you can always take a cab if the buses aren't running

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anyway
• at least
• at any rate
• in any case
• at all events
• in any event
• anyhow
• leastways
• leastwise

3

as in forever

for all time

I will love you always

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forever
• permanently
• eternally
• ever
• perpetually
• everlastingly
• long
• indelibly
• evermore
• for good
• for keeps
• aye
• e'er
• perennially
• forevermore
• enduringly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• never
• once
• ne'er
• nevermore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of always

But the mother-in-law is almost always at their house and interferes with any attempts by me or my partner (the other grandfather) to likewise bond. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

The question for advertisers has always been where that audience will land once cable finishes unwinding. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Meeting the right person at the right time always helps, and so does being open to someone coming in with an unexpected offer. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

If the volume of social media gripes is anything to go by, the Gotham Sports app hasn’t always provided a glitch-free experience for its users. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 July 2026