All the time

adverb

Happening or existing without stopping or without breaks.

She has her music playing all the time.
Visual representation of "all the time" - happening or existing without stopping or without breaks

Often appears as...

  • have all the time
  • do all the time
adverb

Very often, more than usual or more than others.

He fails to keep his promises all the time.
Visual representation of "all the time" - very often, more than usual or more than others

Often appears as...

  • happen all the time
  • say all the time
adverb

Happening or existing without stopping or without breaks.

She has her music playing all the time.
Visual representation of "all the time" - happening or existing without stopping or without breaks

Often appears as...

  • have all the time
  • do all the time
adverb

Very often, more than usual or more than others.

He fails to keep his promises all the time.
Visual representation of "all the time" - very often, more than usual or more than others

Often appears as...

  • happen all the time
  • say all the time
Definition 1 of 2
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Unceasing Habit

Indicates a habit or activity that is done so frequently it seems to never stop.

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She's checking her phone all the time.
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Exaggeration

Sometimes used to exaggerate for effect, even if not literally true.

Illustration for Exaggeration
You're late all the time, even when you're not!
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Annoyance Implication

Can imply frustration or annoyance when describing another's actions.

Illustration for Annoyance Implication
He's humming all the time, it's so irritating!
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Unceasing Habit

Indicates a habit or activity that is done so frequently it seems to never stop.

Illustration for Unceasing Habit
She's checking her phone all the time.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Exaggeration

Sometimes used to exaggerate for effect, even if not literally true.

Illustration for Exaggeration
You're late all the time, even when you're not!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Annoyance Implication

Can imply frustration or annoyance when describing another's actions.

Illustration for Annoyance Implication
He's humming all the time, it's so irritating!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Unceasing Habit

Indicates a habit or activity that is done so frequently it seems to never stop.

Illustration for Unceasing Habit
She's checking her phone all the time.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Exaggeration

Sometimes used to exaggerate for effect, even if not literally true.

Illustration for Exaggeration
You're late all the time, even when you're not!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Annoyance Implication

Can imply frustration or annoyance when describing another's actions.

Illustration for Annoyance Implication
He's humming all the time, it's so irritating!
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