Forever: meaning, definitions and examples

⏳

Add to dictionary

forever

[ fəˈrɛvər ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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

Word origin

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.