Synonyms of always
60 similar words · 17 opposite words
Another word for always is consistently. Other synonyms of always are evermore, invariably, uniformly, endlessly and perpetually. The opposite of always is never.
Synonyms and similar words for always
adverbAt all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
- perpetuallySeeming to never end; endlessly; constantly.
- continually
- all the timeAlways; constantly; for the complete duration.
- every time
- 5ever
- ad infinitumEndlessly; for ever; never-endingly.
- endlesslyIn an endless manner; continuously without limit.
- eternally
- everAlways, frequently, forever.
- ever afterForever, for eternity.
- evermoreAlways; forever; eternally.
- fiveverForever.
- for goodIn a way that is conclusive and final.
- forever
- forevermoreAt any or all times in the future; forever.
- for evermore
- for ever and ever
- for ever moreForever.
- incessantly
- in perpetuity
- in saecula saeculorum
- interminablyIn an interminable manner; (seemingly) endlessly.
- lastinglyIn a lasting manner, in a way that persists.
- never-endinglyIn a never-ending manner; endlessly.
- permanently
- sempiternally
- unendinglyWithout end; eternally; in an unending manner.
- until hell freezes overForever; without success, no matter how long one perseveres.
- until Kingdom come
- aye archaicEver, always.
adverbConstantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or...
- invariablyEvery time; always, without change and without exception.
- uniformlyIn a uniform manner, consistently.
- consistentlyIn a consistent manner.
- constantly
- immutablyIn an immutable manner. In a way that cannot be varied, or changed.
- invariouslySynonym of invariably.
- unalterablyIn an unalterable manner; in a manner that makes it impossible to be altered.
- unchangeablyIn a way that cannot be varied, or changed.
- unchanginglyWithout changing.
- unvaryinglyIn an unchanging manner; without changing.
- still archaicAlways; invariably; constantly; continuously.
adverbIf necessary, or if there is no better option; in any event.
- anyhow
- anyway
- at any rate
- regardless
- after all
- any road up British, dialectal
- anyhooAnyhow.
- anyroad British, dialectalSynonym of anyway.
- anyways informal
- anywiseIn any case.
- anywhoAnybody.
- at all events
- come what mayIn spite of anything that might happen; whatever may occur.
- in any case
- in any event
- algate obsoleteAlways.
- be it what it would archaicSynonym of regardless.
- hab or nab obsoleteWin or lose; however things turn out, in any case.
- however obsoleteNevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.
Opposite of always
adverbAt all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
- at no timeNever.
- never
- at latter LammasNever.
- in the reign of Queen DickWhen pigs fly; never.
- ne'er
- never everNever.
- not while pussy's a catNever.
- on the second Tuesday of the week
- sine dieWithout specifying a date (for a future event); indefinitely.
- when Hell freezes overNever; not in this lifetime or a time in the unforeseeably distant future; not a chance.
- when pigs flyNever.
- when two Sundays come togetherNever.
- when two Sundays meetNever.
Meaning of always
- adverb At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
- adverb Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).
- adverb If necessary, or if there is no better option; in any event.
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Questions about synonyms of always
- What is another word for always?
- Always has 60 synonyms on Word.ws, such as consistently, evermore, invariably, uniformly, endlessly, perpetually, forevermore and interminably.
- What is the opposite of always?
- The opposite of always is never. Other antonyms of always are variously.
- What does always mean?
- Always means at all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
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