Usually vs. Always — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Usually and Always
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Usually
Commonly encountered, experienced, or observed
The usual summer heat.
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Always
At all times; on all occasions
The sun always rises in the east
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Usually
Regularly or customarily used
Ended the speech with the usual expressions of thanks.
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Always
As a last resort; failing all else
If the marriage doesn't work out, we can always get divorced
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Usually
In conformity with regular practice or procedure
Come at the usual time.
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Always
At all times; invariably
Always late.
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Usually
Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work.
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Always
For all time; forever
They will always be friends.
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Usually
Under normal conditions.
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Always
At any time; in any event
You can always resign if you're unhappy.
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Usually
Under normal conditions;
Usually she was late
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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.
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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.
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Always
(informal) In any event.
I thought I could always go back to work.
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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.
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Always
Constancy during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals; invariably; uniformly; - opposed to sometimes or occasionally.
He always rides a black galloway.
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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
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Always
Seemingly without interruption; often and repeatedly;
Always looking for faults
It is always raining
He is forever cracking jokes
They are forever arguing
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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
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Always
Forever; throughout all time;
We will always be friends
I shall treasure it always
I will always love you
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