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always

[awl-weyz, -weez]

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adverb

every time; on every occasion; without exception.
He always works on Saturday.
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all the time; continuously; uninterruptedly.
There is always some pollution in the air.
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forever.
Will you always love me?
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in any event; at any time; if necessary.
She can always move back with her parents.

always

/ ˈɔːlweɪz, -wɪz /

adverb

without exception; on every occasion; every time
he always arrives on time
continually; repeatedly
in any case
you could always take a day off work
informal��for ever; without end
our marriage is for always

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Word History and Origins

Origin of always¹

First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English alwayes, alleweyes, alles weis, alteration of alle wey alway

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Word History and Origins

Origin of always¹

C13 alles weiss, from Old English ealne weg, literally: all the way; see _all , _way

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Synonym Study

Both always and ever refer to uniform or perpetual continuance. Always often expresses or implies repetition as producing the uniformity or continuance: The sun always rises in the east. Ever implies an unchanging sameness throughout: Natural law is ever to be reckoned with.

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“No matter what, our people have always found a way to be here.”

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Her matches were always well attended, with cries of "we love you Emma!" heard throughout.

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Opposing coaches who had never seen her play always came away impressed.

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The idea of “survive ’til ’25” was always a myth, said Stephen Galloway, dean of Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.

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“There were always people coming in and out. There would always be alcohol, fights.”

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