alway
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of alway
before 900; Middle English allwaye, alle wey; Old English ealneweg, equivalent to ealne (accusative singular masculine of eal all ) + weg way 1; the accusative denoted duration
Example Sentences
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"Cancellation is alway an option in the event of a delay," he told the ATS-Keystone news agency.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
“That doesn’t seem to be the case with this car. You are alway playing catch-up.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023
If the muddying doesn’t work out, there’s alway Wohl’s dad:
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2018
You are a light in our world and you alway capture the most fun photos 🐬
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2017
The waters begirdle the earth alway, The sea ever rolled as it rolleth now: What babblest thou about grain and fields?
From The Irish Penny Journal, No. 1, Vol. 1, July 4, 1840 by Various
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