Always vs. Often — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Always and Often
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Always
At all times; on all occasions
The sun always rises in the east
Often
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Always
As a last resort; failing all else
If the marriage doesn't work out, we can always get divorced
Often
Many times; frequently.
Always
At all times; invariably
Always late.
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Often
Frequently; many times.
I often walk to work when the weather is nice.
I've been going to the movies more often since a new theatre opened near me.
Always
For all time; forever
They will always be friends.
Often
(archaic) Frequent.
Always
At any time; in any event
You can always resign if you're unhappy.
Often
Frequently; many times; not seldom.
Always
At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
God is always the same.
Green has always been my favorite color. I’ve loved it for as long as I can remember.
Airplanes did not always exist as a form of transportation.
Often
Frequent; common; repeated.
And weary thee with often welcomes.
Always
Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).
In this street, the shops always close during lunchtime.
Often
Many times at short intervals;
We often met over a cup of coffee
Always
(informal) In any event.
I thought I could always go back to work.
Often
Frequently or in great quantities;
I don't drink much
I don't travel much
Always
At all times; ever; perpetually; throughout all time; continually; as, God is always the same.
Even in Heaven his [Mammon's] looks and thoughts.
Always
Constancy during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals; invariably; uniformly; - opposed to sometimes or occasionally.
He always rides a black galloway.
Always
At all times; all the time and on every occasion;
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
Always
Seemingly without interruption; often and repeatedly;
Always looking for faults
It is always raining
He is forever cracking jokes
They are forever arguing
Always
At any time or in any event;
You can always resign if you don't like it
You could always take a day off
Always
Forever; throughout all time;
We will always be friends
I shall treasure it always
I will always love you
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