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all the time

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɔːl ðə ˈtaɪm/

all the time means: Very often, though not necessarily without any breaks.

adverb

VERY OFTENA2

Very often, though not necessarily without any breaks.

  • We eat here all the time.
  • He used to lose his keys all the time.
  • Why do you call me all the time?

Similar words: frequently, very often

Opposites: rarely

Common phrases: happens all the time, visit all the time

CONTINUOUSLYA2

During the whole period, without stopping.

  • The light was on all the time.
  • She stayed awake all the time we were driving.
  • Someone was watching the door all the time.

Similar words: always, constantly, throughout

Opposites: never

Common phrases: there all the time, awake all the time

Questions about all the time

What does all the time mean?

Very often, though not necessarily without any breaks.

What is all the time in other languages?

Türkçe: sık sık · Español: a cada rato · Français: tout le temps · Deutsch: ständig · Italiano: molto spesso · 日本語: しょっちゅう

How do you pronounce all the time?

It is pronounced /ˌɔːl ðə ˈtaɪm/.

How do you use all the time in a sentence?

We eat here all the time. He used to lose his keys all the time.

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