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alwaysat all times; on all occasions; forever

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: at all times; on all occasions; forever

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːlweɪz/

Korean meaning: 항상, 언제나, 늘

Korean pronunciation: **올**웨이즈

Example Sentences

  • My cat always knocks things off the table, like a furry destruction machine.
  • I always forget where I put my keys, but always remember useless song lyrics.
  • Students should always check their work before submitting.

always

ADVERB

//ˈɔːlweɪz//

at all times; on all occasions; forever

always concept
💡 Concept

The sun always rises over the horizon every morning.

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always rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Always choose the straight path, not the easy sideways.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɔːlweɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɔːlweɪz/

🌳Etymology

Rootall + ways

Origin

From Old English 'alweg' or 'allweg', combining 'all' (completely) and 'way' (path or direction). Originally meant 'all the way' or 'throughout the entire course', which evolved to mean 'at all times'.

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🎵Rhyme

hallwayssidewaysrailways
hallways
sideways
railways

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat always knocks things off the table, like a furry destruction machine.

😄 Fun example

I always forget where I put my keys, but always remember useless song lyrics.

Students should always check their work before submitting.

She always brings an umbrella, even on sunny days.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

foreverconstantlyperpetuallycontinuouslyinvariably

Antonyms

neverrarelyseldom

Related

oftenusuallyfrequentlyregularlyconsistently