いつも — meaning in English

English meaning

• always adv At all times; on every occasion, without exception.
• ever adv At any time.
• usual adjective Happening or done most of the time; typical or expected.

Senses

いつも is used for these senses in English:

• always At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
• always Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).
• ever (formal, or, archaic) Always, frequently, forever.
• every time At each occasion that.
• usual Most commonly occurring; typical.

always — full definition

1. adv At all times; on every occasion, without exception.
2. adv As a fallback option, if nothing else works.

ever — full definition

1. adv At any time.
2. adv Always; continuously.
3. adv Used after a question word for emphasis.

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