different between invariously vs always

English

Etymology

in- +? various +? -ly

Adverb

invariously (not comparable)

1. Synonym of invariably
   • 1915, Transactions of the American Neurological Association: Annual Meeting 1914

     The sensory distress is invariously described as clawing, grabbing, pulling, or as tension which never lets loose and fatigue which does not disappear after rest.

   • 2013, Charles Crothers, Social Structure

     In 'life events' analysis, it is assumed that individuals and social units are subject to occasional (perhaps regular and frequent) social shocks and that these contribute to stress with which they invariously cope.

Synonyms

• consistently, uniformly; See also Thesaurus:uniformly

English

Alternative forms

• alwayes, alwayz, alwayez (obsolete)

Etymology

From Middle English alwayes, allwayes, allweyes, a variant of Middle English allwaye, alwey, alle wey (“always”), from Old English ealne?, ealnewe? (“always, perpetually”, literally “all the way, all the while, continuously”), from ealne + we? (accusative case), equivalent to alway +? -s. Cognate with Scots alwayis (“always”), Low German allerwegens (“very often”, literally “all ways'”). More at all, way.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /???(l).we?z/, /???l.w?z/
• (US) IPA^(key): /??l.we?z/, /??l.wiz/, /??l.w?z/
• Hyphenation: al?ways

Adverb

always (not comparable)

1. At all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.

   Synonyms: perpetually, continually, all the time, every time; see also Thesaurus:forever

   Antonyms: at no time, never; see also Thesaurus:never
2. Constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals (opposed to sometimes or occasionally).

   Synonyms: invariably, uniformly; see also Thesaurus:uniformly

   Antonyms: manywise, sundrily, variously; see also Thesaurus:diversely

   • 1840, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, Money

     His liveries are black,—his carriage is black,—he always rides a black galloway,—and, faith, if he ever marry again, I think he will show his respect to the sainted Maria by marrying a black woman.
3. (informal) In any event.

   Synonyms: anyhow, anyway, at any rate, regardless; see also Thesaurus:regardless

Usage notes

• Used for both duration and frequency.
• "Always" used with a continuous tense can imply anger or annoyance about another person's persistent habits, for example "My mum is always telling me to tidy me room!".

Derived terms

• alwaysness

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