Always and Often

Always

Always adverb - On every relevant occasion.
Usage example: although we never intend more than an afternoon visit, she always insists we stay for dinner

Often and always are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Often" instead an adverb "Always".

Often

Often adverb - Many times.
Usage example: I seem to stumble often when I try to walk in high heels

Always and often are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Always" instead an adverb "Often".

Both words in one sentence

  • Genki Girl Every time she appears, often or always around her "willing" assistant Collin, she's doing something over-the-top and insane.
    Source: Genki Girl
  • In some settings often or always combined with Science-Related Memetic Disorder or other science madness.
  • Large Ham: A person: A performer who often or always overacts.
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