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always

always

Meaning of always

English

at all times

中文

在任何时候;始终

always

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈɔːlweɪz/
American English
/ˈɔlweɪz/

always with Chinese translation

always usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

He always gets up early.

他总是很早起床。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

I always put my keys here.

我总是把钥匙放在这里。

always synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between always, all the time, every time, constantly, at all times, without fail, invariably, and perpetually

🇬🇧English

all the time; informal

A1very often

ENHe's complaining all the time.

every time
🇬🇧English

on each occasion

A1very often

ENEvery time I visit, she gives me tea.

🇬🇧English

without stopping, often with annoyance

B1often

ENThe machine is constantly running.

A
🇬🇧English
at all times

formal: at every moment, as a rule

B2often

ENYou must keep your ID on you at all times.

Advanced: broader words

W
🇬🇧English
without fail

every time, never failing

B2often

ENCall me at noon without fail.

I
🇬🇧English
invariably

formal: always, without exception

C1rare word

ENHe invariably arrives on time for meetings.

🇬🇧English

all the time, often negatively

C1rare word

ENHe's perpetually late for appointments.

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Questions about this word

What does always mean?

at all times

How do you pronounce always?

always is pronounced [ˈɔːlweɪz].

How is always used in a sentence?

他总是很早起床。 Translation: He always gets up early.

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