Ever
WordNet
adverb
(1) At all times; all the time and on every occasion
"I will always be there to help you"
"Always arrives on time"
"There is always some pollution in the air"
"Ever hoping to strike it rich"
"Ever busy"
(2) At any time
"Did you ever smoke?"
"The best con man of all time"
(3) (intensifier for adjectives) very
"She was ever so friendly"
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Etymology
From , from . Originally a compound word whose first element consists of Old English + in "in" + an element possibly from (dative fēore) "life, existence". Cf Old English ā tō fēore "ever in life", Old English
Adverb
- Always
- It was ever thus.
- At any time.
- If that ever happens, we’re in deep trouble.
- He's back and better than ever.
- In any way
- How can I ever get there in time.
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- Was I ever glad to see you!
- Did I ever!