ever
/ˈɛvər/
adverb
- At any time (used in questions, negatives, and comparisons).
- I don't think I will ever forget that day.
- Have you ever been to Japan?
- She is the kindest person I have ever met.
- Always; continuously (often in phrases like 'forever' or 'ever after').
- They promised to love each other forever.
- He was ever ready to help a friend in need.
- The legend says they lived happily ever after.
- Used to emphasize a comparison (e.g., 'ever better', 'ever more').
- The team is working to produce ever better results.
- Her voice grew ever softer as she fell asleep.
- Technology is making our lives ever more convenient.
- Used in questions to express surprise or annoyance (informal).
- How ever did you manage to finish so quickly?
- Why ever would you say that?
- What ever gave you that idea?
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