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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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"Thoughts of the tragedy are forever in our minds and likely always will be."

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On Thursday the first minister, who described the pontiff as "a man who was always on the side of the poor", confirmed he would attend the service.

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He said several government departments have poor recording keeping, meaning the amount spent during some contracts might not always be updated in a timely fashion.

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Lucy had always been happy with him, Ossai said, and he thought taking her into care had upset her, especially placing her with white foster carers.

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“She always lifted everyone up and her voice will live on forever in the country music community. She was a legend in our industry and will be missed!”

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