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always

always /ˈɑːlˌweɪz/ adverb
always
/ˈɑːlˌweɪz/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of ALWAYS
: at all times : on every occasion : in a way that does not change
opposite never
: at all times in the past
: throughout all time : for a very long time: such as
: forever into the future
: forever in the past : from the beginning of the time that can be remembered
: often, frequently, or repeatedly
often used to describe repeated behavior that is annoying
used to suggest another possibility
usually used after can or could

as always

used to say that something was expected because it always happens