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

While the appearances are intended to encourage turnout, Gómez said high-profile political visits do not always translate into votes. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

This has always been the case as no party in Israel's parliamentary system has ever won outright. — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026

Erin is incapable of seeing any of her actions as wrong, which is why everyone is always pissed at her. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

In the recent past, the Panthers have almost always seemed to learn more from defeat. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026