almost always
Most of the time
Almost always means very nearly every time, with rare exceptions.
The phrase acknowledges that something happens with such consistency it approaches inevitability, while leaving room for occasional deviation: She almost always takes the train to work.
It softens absolute claims—more reliable than usually, less certain than always.
Most of the time
- typicallyIn the usual manner
- frequentlyHappening many times
- regularlyAt fixed intervals
- commonlyWith frequent occurrence
generally · ordinarily · habitually · customarily · mostly · largely · predominantly · mainly
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- unfailingNever failing or weakening
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
consistent · predictable · stable · solid · proven · tried-and-true · unwavering · sure thing
Certain to occur
- guaranteedPromised with certainty
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
- definiteClearly established, not vague
- expectedRegarded as likely
Regular sequence of actions
- second natureDeeply ingrained tendency
- ingrainedFirmly established by habit
- automaticOperating without intervention
- instinctiveArising without conscious thought
reflexive · customary · default · standard practice · force of habit · creature of habit · hardwired · entrenched
usually
Most of the time
- typicallyIn the usual manner
- frequentlyHappening many times
- regularlyAt fixed intervals
commonly · generally · ordinarily · habitually · customarily · mostly · largely · predominantly · mainly · primarily
dependable
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- unfailingNever failing or weakening
steadfast · consistent · predictable · stable · solid · proven · tried-and-true · unwavering · sure thing · safe bet
inevitable
Certain to occur
- guaranteedPromised with certainty
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
- definiteClearly established, not vague
routine
Regular sequence of actions
- second natureDeeply ingrained tendency
- ingrainedFirmly established by habit
- automaticOperating without intervention
instinctive · reflexive · customary · default · standard practice · force of habit · creature of habit · hardwired · entrenched
almost alwaysalmost never
Occurring very rarely
hardly ever · rarely · seldom · infrequently · once in a blue moon
almost alwaysunreliably
Not to be counted on
unpredictably · hit or miss · almost never · hardly ever · seldom