What is the meaning of always?

At all times; all the time and on every occasion.
- usage: "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"
- synonyms: ever, e'er
Without variation or change, in every case.
- usage: "constantly kind and gracious"; "he always arrives on time"
- synonyms: constantly, invariably
Without interruption.
- usage: "the world is constantly changing"
- synonyms: constantly, forever, perpetually, incessantly
At any time or in any event.
- usage: "you can always resign if you don't like it"; "you could always take a day off"
Forever; throughout all time.
- usage: "we will always be friends"; "I shall treasure it always"; "I will always love you"

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