always
gb/ˈɔlwˌeɪz/ us/ˈɔlwˌeɪz/
A1
English
~ 300
mindig, általában, rendszerint, mindenképpen, minden körülmények között
A1
1
mindig
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] always [verb/action]
She always takes a walk after dinner.
Vacsora után mindig sétál egyet.
I will always love you.
Mindig szeretni foglak.
He always forgets his keys.
The store is always open on weekends.
You can always count on her for help.
Learner examples
I always eat breakfast.
Mindig reggelizem.
He always goes to school.
Mindig iskolába megy.
We always play on Sunday.
She always smiles.
It is always hot in summer.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'always' with 'forever'. 'Always' means at every time something happens, not necessarily for eternity.
Meaning
At all times; on every occasion
Collocations
always be there
|always remember
|always ready
|always available
|always the same
Synonyms
constantly (Implies happening continuously without stopping, often over a shorter time span.)
|
perpetually (More formal; emphasizes an unending or unchanging state.)
Antonyms
never (Indicates something does not happen at any time.)
Themes
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Happening at every time or in every situation.
At all times; on every occasion, without exception.
A1
2
általában
A2
rendszerint
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] always [verb/action]
She always takes the same route to work.
Általában ugyanazon az útvonalon megy munkába.
He always drinks coffee in the morning.
Reggelente általában kávét iszik.
They always celebrate their anniversary with a trip.
My phone always runs out of battery by evening.
We always have dinner together on Fridays.
Learner examples
I always go to bed at ten.
Általában tízkor fekszem le.
She always eats rice for lunch.
Ebédre általában rizst eszik.
He always wears a hat.
We always play soccer after school.
They always watch TV at night.
Common mistake:
Some learners overuse 'always' when they mean 'often'; 'always' means there are no exceptions.
Meaning
As a rule; habitually
Collocations
always happens
|always says
|always does this
|always works
Synonyms
habitually (More formal; describes repeated behavior as a habit.)
|
regularly (Suggests something occurs at fixed intervals or patterns.)
Antonyms
rarely (Describes something that happens not often.)
Themes
daily life
|habits
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used when something usually happens the same way.
Used to describe something that happens regularly or habitually in a particular way.
A2
3
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] will always [verb/action]
You will always have my support.
Minden körülmények között számíthatsz a támogatásomra.
There will always be challenges to face.
Mindenképpen lesznek kihívások, amelyekkel szembe kell nézni.
No matter what, I’ll always stand by you.
There is always a chance to improve.
You can always try again.
Learner examples
I will always help you.
Mindenképpen segíteni fogok neked.
She will always be my friend.
Minden körülmények között a barátom marad.
We will always remember this day.
You can always call me.
There will always be food at home.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with a literal time sense; here it's about certainty in all conditions.
Meaning
In any case; no matter what
Collocations
will always be
|can always rely
|will always have
Synonyms
regardless (Focuses on not being affected by conditions.)
|
anyway (Informal; used to dismiss other factors.)
Antonyms
sometimes not (Indicates that it does not happen under all conditions.)
Themes
daily life
|assurance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used when something will happen no matter what else happens.
Used to emphasize that something will happen or be true regardless of other conditions or situations.
Grammar
Dictionary form
always
IPA
GB/ˈɔlwˌeɪz/
US/ˈɔlwˌeɪz/
Syllables & stress
al - ways (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (al)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: always
- Plural: alwayses
Word family
Expressions
always on the go
1/ˈɔlwˌeɪz ˈɔn ðə ɡˈoʊ/
idiom
informal
Constantly busy and active
Always busy and moving from one thing to another.
Examples
- He's always on the go, traveling for work and meeting clients.
- With three kids, she’s always on the go.
always there for someone
1/ˈɔlwˌeɪz ðˈɛɹ fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
Consistently supportive to someone
To help and support someone every time they need it.
Examples
- My parents are always there for me when I need advice.
- Good friends are those who are always there for you.
as always
1/ˈæz ˈɔlwˌeɪz/
fixed phrase
In the usual way every time
Just like it happens every time before.
Examples
- As always, she arrived early for the meeting.
- The food was delicious, as always.