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Always

At all times; ever; perpetually; throughout all time; continually; as, God is always the same.

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Constant 66% connected

Firm; solid; fixed; immovable; -- opposed to fluid.

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Invariable 66% connected

Not given to variation or change; unalterable; unchangeable; always uniform.

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Constantly 92% connected

With constancy; steadily; continually; perseveringly; without cessation; uniformly.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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E'er 92% connected

A contraction for ever. See Ever.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Ever 92% connected

At any time; at any period or point of time.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Forever 92% connected

Through eternity; through endless ages, eternally.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Incessantly 92% connected

Unceasingly; continually.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Perpetually 92% connected

In a perpetual manner; constantly; continually.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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