always
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5I always drink tea in the morning.
I drink tea every single morning without fail.
Employees must always wear their safety gear.
It is a requirement to wear safety gear at all times.
You're always so helpful!
You help people every time there is a need.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'ALL'. 'Always' means 'ALL the ways' or 'ALL the time'.
Quiz rápido
She ______ arrives on time for her meetings.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: always
Exemplos
I always drink tea in the morning.
everydayI drink tea every single morning without fail.
Employees must always wear their safety gear.
formalIt is a requirement to wear safety gear at all times.
You're always so helpful!
informalYou help people every time there is a need.
Water always boils at one hundred degrees Celsius at sea level.
academicBoiling at this temperature is a constant scientific fact.
Our company always strives for excellence.
businessWe consistently work toward high quality in every project.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
'Always' means at all times, while 'ever' usually means at any time (mostly used in questions).
'Always' refers to frequency, while 'still' refers to an action continuing longer than expected.
Notas de uso
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').
Erros comuns
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.'
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'ALL'. 'Always' means 'ALL the ways' or 'ALL the time'.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English phrase 'ealne weg', which literally means 'all the way'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In English-speaking cultures, using 'always' in promises (like 'I will always love you') is a standard way to express total commitment.
Quiz rápido
She ______ arrives on time for her meetings.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: always
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