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Always

/ˈɔːlweɪz/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Always

adverb

Meaning: Every single time, forever.

Full meaning: At all times.

Phonics sounds: a-l-w-ay-s — blend them together!

Example: “I always wash my hands before eating.”

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Category: adverbs · Frequency rank: 20 (smaller = more common)