always

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

The English word “always” has 3 meanings listed here.

adverb

At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).
if necessary, or if there is no better option; in any event.

Etymology

From Middle English alweyes, alwayes, alweys, a variant of Middle English alwey, alway (“always”), from Old English ealneġ, ealne weġ (“always, perpetually”, literally “all the way, all the while, continuously”), from ealne + weġ (accusative case), equivalent to alway + -s. Cognate with Scots always (“always”), Low German allerwegens (“very often”, literally “all ways'”). More at all, way.

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