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1forever
adverb for·ev·er \fə-ˈrev-ər, fȯ-; Southern often fə-ˈe-və\
: for an endless time : for all time
: for a very long time
: at all times
Full Definition of FOREVER
1
: for a limitless time <wants to live forever>
2
: at all times : continually <is forever making bad puns>
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First Known Use of FOREVER
circa 1500
Related to FOREVER
- Synonyms
- always, aye (also ay), e'er, eternally, everlastingly, evermore, ever, forevermore, indelibly, permanently, perpetually
2forever
noun
: an extremely long time : a time that seems to last forever
Full Definition of FOREVER
: a seemingly interminable time : excessively long <it took her forever to find the answer>
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First Known Use of FOREVER
1858
FOREVER Defined for Kids
forever
adverb for·ev·er \fə-ˈre-vər\
Definition of FOREVER for Kids
1
: for a limitless time <Nothing lasts forever.>
2
: at all times <She is forever bothering the teacher.>
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