Always vs. Whenever — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Always and Whenever
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Always
At all times; on all occasions
The sun always rises in the east
Whenever
At whatever time.
Always
As a last resort; failing all else
If the marriage doesn't work out, we can always get divorced
Whenever
When. See Usage Note at whatever.
Always
At all times; invariably
Always late.
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Whenever
At whatever time that
We can leave whenever you're ready.
Always
For all time; forever
They will always be friends.
Whenever
Every time that
The child smiles whenever the puppy appears.
Always
At any time; in any event
You can always resign if you're unhappy.
Whenever
At any time that.
Visit whenever you want to.
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.
Whenever
At the (single) time that, no matter when.
Tomorrow I'll get up whenever the sun rises.
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.
Whenever
Every time that.
Whenever he has a pair of aces, his eyelids twitch.
Always
(informal) In any event.
I thought I could always go back to work.
Whenever
Regardless of the time that.
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.
Whenever
When.
Whenever I was a child, I lived in Arkansas.
Always
Constancy during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals; invariably; uniformly; - opposed to sometimes or occasionally.
He always rides a black galloway.
Whenever
(interrogative) When ever: emphatic form of when.
Whenever will I find time to finish that jigsaw?
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
Whenever
At any time.
Feel free to visit whenever.
Always
Seemingly without interruption; often and repeatedly;
Always looking for faults
It is always raining
He is forever cracking jokes
They are forever arguing
Whenever
At whatever time.
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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