Main Entry: al·ways

Pronunciation: \ˈȯl-wēz, -wəz, -(ˌ)wāz also ˈȯ-\

Function: adverb

Etymology: Middle English alwayes, from alwey

Date: 14th century

1 : at all times : invariably
2 : forever, perpetually
3 : at any rate : in any event <as a last resort one can always work>