Always | Mean of always in English Dictionary

/ˈɑːlˌweɪz/

• at all times
1. He always tries, but he doesn't always succeed.
2. It's always a pleasure to see you.
3. I can always tell when he's upset.
4. He's always [=constantly] looking for ways to make money.
5. She's almost always smiling.
6. This area is always filled with tourists.
7. You should always (remember to) wear your seat belt.
8. The holidays are always a very busy time for us. = (less commonly) The holidays always are a very busy time for us.
9. Things won't always go as planned.
10. You're always welcome to stay with us.
• at all times in the past
1. He has always been a good friend to me.
2. They didn't always get along so well. [=they get along now, but they didn't like each other in the past]
3. It hasn't always been easy for him. [=difficult or sad things have happened to him]
4. He could always make me angry. = He always could make me angry. [=he often made me angry]
• throughout all time

• forever into the future
1. I'll remember you always. [=forever]
2. You'll always be my best friend. = You're my best friend, and you always will be.
3. Life won't always be this easy.
• forever in the past
1. I've always loved you.
2. I always thought they'd get married some day, but they never did.
3. Isn't that what you've always wanted?
4. She always wanted to be famous.
5. It has always been my goal to have my own business.
6. He's always been a firm believer in hard work. = He's a firm believer in hard work, and he always has been.
• often, frequently, or repeatedly
1. We always tell people not to arrive too early.
2. My parents always told me not to speak to strangers.
3. She's always calling me by the wrong name.
4. Must you always be so rude?!
5. He always tells such funny stories. = He's always telling such funny stories.