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