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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As they alway do, Dean's band play completely live - no samples, no backing tracks, no programmed beats - perfectly complementing the dusky glow of her voice.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
“That doesn’t seem to be the case with this car. You are alway playing catch-up.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023
And for those seeking a viable wagon relic, there’s alway a woodie.
From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2019
If the muddying doesn’t work out, there’s alway Wohl’s dad:
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2018
Love is the song all Nature sighs, While peace gleams in each maiden's eyes, Youth is for joy alway!
From The Zankiwank and The Bletherwitch An Original Fantastic Fairy Extravaganza by Fitzgerald, S. J. Adair
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