Meaning
Every time, all the time.
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Word origin
From Old English ealne weg, meaning all the way, which grew into the word for every time.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- ealne weg
Examples
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We use always to say that something happens every time, with no break. If you are always kind, you are kind on every day, not just some days. Always is the opposite of never, which means at no time.
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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 8: always, name, friend and 7 more words.