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always

al·ways [ áwl wayz, áwl wiz ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. at all times: used to indicate that something happens or is done continuously, repetitively, or on every occasion
She's always very polite.

2. through all past or future time: throughout all past time or all future time, or for as long as anyone can remember and as long as anyone can foresee
I will always love you.

3. if necessary: if necessary, or if there is no other or no better option
I could always stay an extra day if you need help.

[14th century. < Old English ealne weg "all the way"]

for always for all time

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