invariably
gb/ɪnvˈɛɹiəbli/ us/ɪnvˈɛɹiəbli/
B2
English
~ 4600
mindig, kivétel nélkül
B2
1
mindig
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] invariably [verb/action]
She invariably arrives ten minutes early for meetings.
A megbeszélésekre mindig tíz perccel korábban érkezik.
The train is invariably late during the winter months.
A vonat a téli hónapokban mindig késik.
He invariably orders the same dish at that restaurant.
Their arguments invariably end with one of them walking out.
This approach invariably produces good results.
Learner examples
He invariably wakes up at 6 a.m.
Mindig reggel hatkor ébred.
The shop is invariably busy on Saturdays.
A bolt szombatonként mindig forgalmas.
She invariably drinks coffee in the morning.
It invariably rains in April here.
He invariably calls his mother on Sundays.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'invariably' with 'usually', but 'invariably' means there are no exceptions.
Meaning
Always, without exception
Collocations
invariably lead to
|invariably result in
|almost invariably
|invariably occur
|invariably follow
Synonyms
always (Most common synonym; more general and used in all contexts.)
|
consistently (Emphasizes regularity and reliability rather than absolute lack of exceptions.)
Antonyms
occasionally (Opposite in frequency; means happening sometimes, not always.)
|
rarely (Opposite in frequency; means happening infrequently.)
Themes
time
|frequency
|habits
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Always happens in the same way; without change.
In every case or on every occasion; without variation or change.
Grammar
Dictionary form
invariably
IPA
GB/ɪnvˈɛɹiəbli/
US/ɪnvˈɛɹiəbli/
Syllables & stress
in - vari - ably (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vari)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: invariably
- Plural: invariablies
Word family
Forms
invariablies
noun
Core family
Related words
variously
adverb
variant
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
invariable
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
Expressions
almost invariably
1/ˈɔlmˌoʊst ɪnvˈɛɹiəbli/
fixed phrase
Nearly always, with rare exceptions
Happens most of the time, but not always.
Examples
- Almost invariably, he forgets to lock the door.
- The team almost invariably wins when they play at home.