always

adverb3

1. •
   at every time, in the past, now and in the future

   • God is always the same.
   • Green has always been my favorite color. I’ve loved it for as long as I can remember.
2. •
   Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).

   • In this street, the shops always close during lunchtime.
3. •
   if necessary, or if there is no better option; in any event.

   • I thought I could always go back to work.