always

Definition

At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.

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.

Example Sentences

• "God is always the same."
• "Green has always been my favorite color. I’ve loved it for as long as I can remember."
• "Airplanes did not always exist as a form of transportation."

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