Definition of "always" in English

adverb

1. At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.

   • God is always the same.
   • Green has always been my favorite color. I’ve loved it for as long as I can remember.
   • Airplanes did not always exist as a form of transportation.

2. Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).

   • In this street, the shops always close during lunchtime.

3. (informal) if necessary, or if there is no better option; in any event.

   • I thought I could always go back to work.