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always
/ˈɔː(l).weɪz/
adverb
At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
"Airplanes did not always exist as a form of transportation."
Similar: all the time, continually, every time, perpetually
Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).
"In this street, the shops always close during lunchtime."
Similar: invariably, uniformly
In any event.
"I thought I could always go back to work."
Similar: anyhow, anyway, at any rate, regardless
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