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adverb \ˈe-vər\

: at any time

: at all times

: to a greater degree

Full Definition of EVER

: always <ever striving to improve> <the ever-increasing population>

a : at any time <more than ever before>

b : in any way <how can I ever thank you>

—used as an intensive <looks ever so angry> <am I everhappy to see you>

— ever and anon

: from time to time : occasionally

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Examples of EVER

The crime rate is higher now than it has ever been.
He's forgotten all he's ever learned about history.
Have you ever been to France?
She's doing fine and is as pretty as ever.
No one has ever seen a better example of woodwork.
Has this ever been done before?
Did it ever occur to you that I might like more myself?
That was the worst movie I ever saw.
Technology in recent years has become ever more sophisticated.
The deadline draws ever closer.

Origin of EVER

Middle English, from Old English ǣfre

First Known Use: before 12th century

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

Antonyms: ne'er, never, nevermore

Rhymes with EVER

clever, lever, never, sever

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Mensagem:	M-W does a much better job than I in giving meaning to "ever". In most contexts, the meaning is akin to "always". Quizzes & Games Word of the Day Video New Words My Favorites New!Spanish Central Save ever Popularity Ever is currently in the bottom 50% of lookups on Merriam-Webster.com. See a list of the most popular words. 4 ENTRIES FOUND: ever ever and again ever-normal granary hardly ever ev·er adverb \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 everhappy to see you> — ever and anon : from time to time : occasionally See ever defined for English-language learners » See ever defined for kids » Examples of EVER The crime rate is higher now than it has ever been. He's forgotten all he's ever learned about history. Have you ever been to France? She's doing fine and is as pretty as ever. No one has ever seen a better example of woodwork. Has this ever been done before? Did it ever occur to you that I might like more myself? That was the worst movie I ever saw. Technology in recent years has become ever more sophisticated. The deadline draws ever closer. Origin of EVER Middle English, from Old English ǣfre First Known Use: before 12th century 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 Antonyms ne'er, never, nevermore Related Words enduringly, long, perennially Near Antonyms once more Rhymes with EVER clever, lever, never, sever Learn More About EVER Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for "ever" Spanish Central Translation: "ever" in Spanish Browse Next Word in the Dictionary: ever and again Previous Word in the Dictionary: eveque All Words Near: ever Seen & Heard What made you want to look up ever? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).?

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