always

Meaning

1. At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
2. Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).
3. (informal) In any event.

Hyphenated as

al‧ways

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɔː(l).weɪz/

Etymology

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

Sentences

He had always believed that the sheep were able to understand what he said .

She has always been very kind and friendly to everyone , even strangers .

His style has always been a hybrid of all his favorite genres .