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invariably

adv. freq.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪnˈvɛɹiəbɫi// UK //ɪnvˈeəɹɪəbli// in·vari·ably

adv. always or almost always. You use this to describe something that happens every single time in the same way.

adv. in every case or on every occasion; without variation or exception.


SIMPLE

The train is invariably late on Monday mornings.

CONTEXTUAL

Whenever we go out for dinner, my brother invariably forgets his wallet and asks me to pay.

COMPLEX

In high-pressure environments, the lack of clear communication invariably leads to misunderstandings that can jeopardize the entire project's timeline.

Synonyms
Origin

From invariable + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the main verb or after the first auxiliary verb.

Pitfall

He invariably is late.He is invariably late.When used with the verb 'to be', the adverb should follow the verb rather than precede it.

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