Kilo Lingo

/ˈsjempɾe/

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Translation

always, forever

Word origin

From Latin semper ('always').

Origin
Latin
Root
semper
English cognates
sempiternal

Examples

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He always arrives late to meetings.

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I will love you always, whatever happens.

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There is always a solution if you look hard enough.

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As always, we arrived last at the cinema.

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He will forever be my best friend.

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This word is part of lesson 3.