First Known Use: before 12th century
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ever
adverb ev·er \ˈe-vər\
: at any time
: at all times
: to a greater degree
Full Definition of EVER
1
: always <ever striving to improve> <the ever-increasing population>
2
a : at any time <more than ever before> b : in any way <how can I ever thank you>
3
—used as an intensive <looks ever so angry> <am I ever happy to see you>
— ever and anon
: from time to time : occasionally
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Origin of EVER
Middle English, from Old English ǣfre
Related to EVER
- Synonyms
- always, aye (also ay), e'er, eternally, everlastingly, evermore, forever, forevermore, indelibly, permanently, perpetually, for good (also for good and all), for keeps
EVER Defined for Kids
ever
adverb ev·er \ˈe-vər\
Definition of EVER for Kids
1
: at any time <Has this ever been done before?>
2
: in any way <How can I ever thank you?>
3
: always 1 <ever faithful>
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