First Known Use: 14th century
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always
adverb al·ways \ˈȯl-wēz, -wəz, -(ˌ)wāz also ˈȯ-\
Definition of ALWAYS
1
: at all times : invariably <always smiling>
2
: forever <will love you always>
3
: at any rate : in any event <you can always try again>
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Origin of ALWAYS
Middle English alwayes, from alwey
Related to ALWAYS
- Synonyms
- aye (also ay), consistently, constantly, continually, ever, forever, incessantly, invariably, night and day, perpetually, unfailingly, at every turn, at all events, at any rate, at least, in any case, in any event
ALWAYS Defined for Kids
always
adverb al·ways \ˈȯl-wēz, -wəz, -wāz\
Definition of ALWAYS for Kids
1
: at all times <My dad always knows the answer.>
2
: throughout all time : forever <I'll remember it always.>
3
: often, frequently, or repeatedly <People always forget my name.>
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