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 AND ANON 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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