ALWAYS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adverb
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
Example: I will always be there to help you; always arrives on time; there is always some pollution in the air; ever hoping to strike it rich; ever busy
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adverb
at any time or in any event
Example: you can always resign if you don't like it; you could always take a day off
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Adverb
forever; throughout all time
Example: we will always be friends; I shall treasure it always; I will always love you
Synonyms
Ever, E'er, Incessantly, Forever, Always
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "always" comes from Old English ealneġ. It started in Middle English allwaye. Then it appeared in Middle English alwayes. Many other languages have similar words:.
- Scots: alwayis
- Low German: allerwegens
🔗 Related Words
alway – A related word in the same word family.
s – A related word in the same word family.
all – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
The Anglo-Saxons brought Germanic vocabulary to Britain in the 5th century CE.