(adv) at all times; all the time and on every occasion, Syn. ever, e'er, Ant. never, Example:I will always be there to help you; always arrives on time; there is always some pollution in the air; ever hoping to strike it rich; ever busy
adv. [ All + way. The s is an adverbial (orig. a genitive) ending. ] 1. At all times; ever; perpetually; throughout all time; continually; as, God is always the same. [ 1913 Webster ]
Even in Heaven his [ Mammon's ] looks and thoughts. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Constancy during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals; invariably; uniformly; -- opposed to sometimes or occasionally. [ 1913 Webster ]
He always rides a black galloway. Bulwer. [ 1913 Webster ]