as always

adverb

In the way that invariably happens, either literally or hyperbolically.

“As always, the sun will rise again.”

Meanings

adverbas always (not comparable)
  1. not comparableIn the way that invariably happens, either literally or hyperbolically.

    As always, the sun will rise again.

    2 more examples

    As always, Joe was late for school.

    As always, Doncaster has plenty of railway interest.

    2024 October 30, Paul Bigland, “The heat is on... and will the railway fray?”, in RAIL, number 1021, page 48

Synonyms & antonyms

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Translations

Spanish como siempre
  • como siempreadverb
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