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alwayes

alwayes is the obsolete spelling of always.

Meaning of always

Adverb

always (not comparable)

  1. At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
    • God is always the same.
  2. Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).
    • In this street, the shops always close during lunchtime.
  3. (informal) if necessary, or if there is no better option; in any event.
    • I thought I could always go back to work.

Questions about alwayes

What is alwayes the obsolete spelling of?
Alwayes is the obsolete spelling of always.

Words near alwayes in the dictionary

  1. Alwans
  2. Alwar
  3. Alward
  4. Alwards
  5. alway
  6. alwayes
  7. alwayez
  8. alwayness
  9. always
  10. always a bridesmaid, never a bride
  11. always already

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