always
US /ˈɔlˌweɪz/
Definition
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Our support team is always available to answer customer questions by phone.
Synonyms
- constantlywithout variation or change, in every case
- consistentlyin a systematic or consistent manner
- invariablywithout variation or change, in every case
Collocations
- Easy always be kinddescribing always be kind (at all times; all the time and on every occasion)
- Medium always verify client detailsdescribing always verify client details (at all times; all the time and on every occasion)
- Hard prudence is always paramount in investmentdescribing prudence is always paramount in investment (discretion in practical affairs)
- Very Hard the customer is always right dictumreferring to the customer is always right dictum
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