Ever: meaning, definitions and examples

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ever

 

[ 'evษ™r ]

Adverb / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in any way

At any time; at all times.

Synonyms

at all times, at any time, on any occasion

Examples of usage

  • Have you ever been to Paris?
  • I don't think I've ever heard that song before.
Context #2 | Adverb

used for emphasis

Used for emphasis in questions and negative statements, typically expressing surprise or disbelief.

Synonyms

at any time, in any way, on any occasion

Examples of usage

  • Did you ever finish that book?
  • I can't ever remember a time when she was wrong.
Context #3 | Adjective

always

Always; at all times.

Synonyms

always, constantly, continuously

Examples of usage

  • She is my ever faithful companion.
  • His ever smiling face brightens up the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "ever" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sempre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฎเฅ‡เคถเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช immer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ selalu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฒะถะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zawsze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ„ใคใ‚‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท toujours

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ siempre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท her zaman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ญ์ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงุฆู…ุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vลพdy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vลพdy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ปๆ˜ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vedno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alltaf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ั€า›ะฐัˆะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ—แƒ•แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™miลŸษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ siempre

Etymology

The word 'ever' originated from the Old English word 'รฆfre'. It has evolved over time to become the adverb and adjective we use today. The word has been used in English literature for centuries, adding emphasis and expressing eternal qualities. Its versatility in expressing time and intensity has made it a staple in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #300, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.