Forever: meaning, definitions and examples

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forever

 

[ fəˈrɛvər ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

always

For all future time; for always.

Synonyms

always, eternally, permanently

Examples of usage

  • They promised to love each other forever.
  • I will cherish these memories forever.
  • She will be in our hearts forever.
Context #2 | Adverb

for a very long or seemingly endless time

For a very long time; indefinitely.

Synonyms

endlessly, incessantly, infinitely

Examples of usage

  • We had to wait forever for the bus.
  • It took forever to finish the project.
  • The line at the store seemed to stretch on forever.

Translations

Translations of the word "forever" in other languages:

🇵🇹 para sempre

🇮🇳 हमेशा के लिए

🇩🇪 für immer

🇮🇩 selamanya

🇺🇦 назавжди

🇵🇱 na zawsze

🇯🇵 永遠に

🇫🇷 pour toujours

🇪🇸 para siempre

🇹🇷 sonsuz

🇰🇷 영원히

🇸🇦 إلى الأبد

🇨🇿 navždy

🇸🇰 navždy

🇨🇳 永远

🇸🇮 za vedno

🇮🇸 að eilífu

🇰🇿 мәңгі

🇬🇪 სამუდამოდ

🇦🇿 əbədi

🇲🇽 para siempre

Etymology

The word 'forever' originated from the combination of 'for' and 'ever', indicating an endless or infinite amount of time. The concept of eternity has been a central theme in various cultures and religions throughout history. The idea of something lasting forever has been a source of inspiration and contemplation for poets, philosophers, and artists alike.

See also: before, forecastle, forefather, foreman, foremost, forepart, forest.