A1 adverb ニュートラル #220 よく出る

always

/ˈɔːl.weɪz/

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

例文

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1

I always drink tea in the morning.

I drink tea every single morning without fail.

2

Employees must always wear their safety gear.

It is a requirement to wear safety gear at all times.

3

You're always so helpful!

You help people every time there is a need.

語族

副詞
always
関連
constancy
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'ALL'. 'Always' means 'ALL the ways' or 'ALL the time'.

クイックテスト

She ______ arrives on time for her meetings.

正解!

正解は: always

例文

1

I always drink tea in the morning.

everyday

I drink tea every single morning without fail.

2

Employees must always wear their safety gear.

formal

It is a requirement to wear safety gear at all times.

3

You're always so helpful!

informal

You help people every time there is a need.

4

Water always boils at one hundred degrees Celsius at sea level.

academic

Boiling at this temperature is a constant scientific fact.

5

Our company always strives for excellence.

business

We consistently work toward high quality in every project.

語族

副詞
always
関連
constancy

よく使う組み合わせ

almost always nearly every time
as always in the same way as usual
always remember to never forget something
always there available or present at all times
not always only sometimes or occasionally

よく使うフレーズ

Always a pleasure

It is a joy every time we meet or work together

Always and forever

At all times and for all of time

Once a thief, always a thief

A proverb suggesting people's character never changes

よく混同される語

always vs ever

'Always' means at all times, while 'ever' usually means at any time (mostly used in questions).

always vs still

'Always' refers to frequency, while 'still' refers to an action continuing longer than expected.

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使い方のコツ

In a sentence, 'always' usually goes before the main verb (e.g., 'I always eat') but after the verb 'to be' (e.g., 'She is always happy').

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よくある間違い

Learners often put 'always' at the very beginning of a sentence, like 'Always I go to the gym,' which is less natural than 'I always go to the gym.'

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'ALL'. 'Always' means 'ALL the ways' or 'ALL the time'.

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語源

Derived from the Old English phrase 'ealne weg', which literally means 'all the way'.

文法パターン

Placed before main verbs Placed after auxiliary or 'be' verbs Can be used with the present continuous to express annoyance
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文化的な背景

In English-speaking cultures, using 'always' in promises (like 'I will always love you') is a standard way to express total commitment.

クイックテスト

She ______ arrives on time for her meetings.

正解!

正解は: always

関連単語

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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