Jessica managed to win the marathon, even though she’d had flu earlier that week.
while
While the work on an oil rig is tough, the pay is good.
altogether ADVERB
Altogether can mean in total and is used when talking about amounts.
all told
There were over two thousand people at the show, all told.
everything included
Everything included, the fête raised enough money for the new equipment.
in total
In total, the auction raised well over five thousand pounds.
always (1) ADVERB
Always can mean all the time.
consistently
Andy is consistently the best player on our hockey team.
constantly
We are constantly receiving junk e-mails.
continually
My mum is continually nagging me to keep my room tidy.
continuously
The generator chugged away continuously throughout the night.
invariably
Aissa is invariably late for school.
regularly
Stars are regularly asked for their autographs.
repeatedly
“I’m repeatedly telling you not to speak with your mouth full!” Dad said crossly.
time after time
Time after time, my little brother asked me to play with him.
ANTONYM: never
always (2) ADVERB
Always can mean forever.
endlessly
I shall be endlessly grateful to the woman who saved my life.
forever
“Madam, I am forever in your debt,” the musketeer said as he swept from the room.
perpetually
The Olympic flame burns perpetually.
ANTONYM: never
amazing ADJECTIVE
If something is amazing, it is very surprising.
astonishing
It is astonishing that we breathe, on average, 500 million times in our lives.
astounding
The marathon runner kept up an astounding pace for the whole 26 miles.
breathtaking
Seeing Niagara Falls was a breathtaking experience.
sensational
The show was sensational, with superb music and dancing.
staggering