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always

always

Meaning of always

at all times

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British English/ˈɔːlweɪz/
American English/ˈɔlweɪz/
Russian transcription[fsʲɪˈɡda]
always
always - всегда
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always with Russian translation

always usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она всегда запирает дверь перед уходом.

She always locks the door before leaving.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы всегда вместе отмечаем его день рождения.

We always celebrate his birthday together.

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always belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

alwaysвсегда
onlineонлайн
togetherвместе
oftenчасто
rarelyредко
earlyрано
lateпоздно

always synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between always / all the time / constantly / at all times / invariably / without fail

🇬🇧English
always

Direct, neutral term for something that occurs at all times or on every occasion.

A1Very Often

She always arrives early.

Она всегда приходит рано.

🇬🇧English

Colloquial phrase stressing continuous or very frequent occurrence.

A1Very Often

He's complaining all the time.

Он всё время жалуется.

🇬🇧English

Denotes continuous or repeated action, often implying annoyance or persistence.

B1Very Often

The machine is constantly running.

Машина постоянно работает.

A
🇬🇧English
at all times

More formal, emphasizes that something must be true continuously or by rule.

B2Often

You must keep your ID on you at all times.

Вы должны иметь при себе удостоверение личности во всё время.

I
🇬🇧English
invariably

Formal synonym stressing that something happens without exception.

C1Rarely

He invariably arrives on time for meetings.

Он без исключения приходит вовремя на встречи.

W
🇬🇧English
without fail

An emphatic phrase meaning 'without exception' or 'definitely every time'.

B2Often

Call me at noon without fail.

Позвони мне ровно в полдень, непременно.

E
🇬🇧English
every time

Specifies that something happens on each occasion; emphasizes no exceptions per occurrence.

A1Very Often

Every time I visit, she gives me tea.

Каждый раз, когда я прихожу, она угощает меня чаем.

🇬🇧English

Indicates what happens most of the time but allows exceptions.

A2Very Often

I usually have coffee in the morning.

Я обычно пью кофе по утрам.

🇬🇧English

Signifies high frequency but not necessarily continuous or without exception.

A2Very Often

She often goes for a run after work.

Она часто бегает после работы.

🇬🇧English

Implies ongoing or repeated action, often with a negative or exaggerated tone.

C1Rarely

He's perpetually late for appointments.

Он постоянно опаздывает на встречи (с оттенком недовольства).

H
🇬🇧English
habitually

Stresses actions done by habit; implies regular repetition rather than absolute certainty.

B2Often

He habitually arrives late.

Он обычно опаздывает по привычке.

🇬🇧English

Indicates actions occurring at consistent intervals or with routine frequency.

A2Very Often

I exercise regularly to stay healthy.

Я регулярно занимаюсь спортом, чтобы поддерживать здоровье.

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How to pronounce always and what this word means

always translation: всегда. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce always

/ˈɔːlweɪz/

always translation

всегда

always examples

She always locks the door before leaving.

always transcription

/ˈɔːlweɪz/, /ˈɔlweɪz/

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always meaning: what does it mean?

at all times

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always is pronounced as /ˈɔːlweɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

always definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She always locks the door before leaving. Translation: Она всегда запирает дверь перед уходом.

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