Always
Example: She always drinks tea in the evening
Definition
"Always" is an adverb that means at all times or on every occasion, without exception. It indicates something that happens consistently or continuously, such as in the phrase, "She always drinks tea in the evening," meaning she does so every time without fail.
Etymology
The word "always" originates from the Old English 'ealne weg,' meaning 'all the way' or 'entirely.' Over time, it evolved into the Middle English 'alwey' before becoming the modern 'always.' Did you know? Its components 'all' and 'ways' literally imply 'all the ways' or 'at all times,' perfectly capturing its meaning.
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"Always" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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