invariably
Britishadverb
Explanation
Invariably describes things that don't change and never vary — they're predictable. Many people invariably start each morning with a hot cup of coffee. This adverb is useful when discussing things that happen all the time or don't change. In football, teams that win the Super Bowl invariably have a good defense. In schools, many students invariably struggle with writing. Invariably, the weather is hard to predict. In a lot of cases, invariably means always or almost always. You can count on things that are invariable.
Vocabulary lists containing invariably
The Giver
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"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
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Example Sentences
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But the news invariably turns out to not be true.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Lili Anolik makes the case in her perfervid introduction: “The letters are everything you could want” and often “profound” and “frequently brilliant, invariably amusing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
His usual on-camera affect was that of a dapper, pleasant, reasonably handsome young man who invariably finds himself in trouble.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
It is the singles draws that invariably attract public attention and act as a beacon for success.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
His ashes invariably fell into the tub water, either straightway or down one of the letter pages.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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