invariably
gb/ɪnvˈɛɹiəbli/ us/ɪnvˈɛɹiəbli/
B2
English
~ 4600
Senses
0 senses
adverb
B2
relation
1
Always, without exception
Always happens in the same way; without change.
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] invariably [verb/action]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'invariably' with 'usually', but 'invariably' means there are no exceptions.
Synonyms
always (Most common synonym; more general and used in all contexts.)
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consistently (Emphasizes regularity and reliability rather than absolute lack of exceptions.)
Antonyms
occasionally (Opposite in frequency; means happening sometimes, not always.)
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rarely (Opposite in frequency; means happening infrequently.)
Collocations
invariably lead to
|invariably result in
|almost invariably
|invariably occur
|invariably follow
Themes
time
|frequency
|habits
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She invariably arrives ten minutes early for meetings.
- The train is invariably late during the winter months.
- 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.
- The shop is invariably busy on Saturdays.
- She invariably drinks coffee in the morning.
- It invariably rains in April here.
- He invariably calls his mother on Sundays.
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.