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
So shall we alway sing and praise thy name.
From BBC ● May 5, 2023
And for those seeking a viable wagon relic, there’s alway a woodie.
From New York Times ● Nov. 26, 2019
Gabriel: As much as is to us Permitted to unfold out of God's book: Much knowledge doth not profit one alway; Indeed, may damage bring.
From Vondel's Lucifer by Joost van den Vondel
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