Ever
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛvə/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Ever is an adverb meaning (formal or archaic) Always, frequently, forever.
Meaning
(formal or archaic) Always, frequently, forever.
More Meanings
- Continuously, constantly, all the time (for the complete duration).
- At any time.
- (informal) As intensifier following an interrogative word.
- (Manglish, Singlish) Indicates experiential aspect, once; has or have (done something) before.
- (epidemiology) Occurring at any time, occurring even but once during a timespan.
- (dialectal and informal) Shortening of every
Example Sentences
It was ever thus.
People struggled to cope with the ever-increasing cost of living.
[…] the Lord Treasurer, who ever secretly feigned himself to be a Moderator and Mollifier of the Catholicks Afflictions […]
Kane picked up the ball 25 yards out with 18 minutes left before proving he is ever the opportunist by flashing a dipping swerving drive beyond the deceived Szczesny.
Synonyms for ever
Depending on context, synonyms include forever, always.
Antonyms for ever
Common opposites include never.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include always, forever, eternally, continually, permanently, invariably.
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