ever (A1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈɛvər/

Definition

At any time in the past or future.

Examples

• Have you ever seen a shooting star?

• This is the best meal I have ever had.

• Will you ever forgive me?

How to Use ever

ever since (prepositional phrase)

From a particular time in the past until now. — "He has been a vegetarian ever since he was a child."

ever so (collocation)

Very; extremely (often used for emphasis). — "Thank you for being ever so kind."

for ever (collocation)

For all future time; eternally. — "They promised to love each other for ever."

Synonyms of ever

Words with a similar meaning to ever:

• always
• once
• sometimes
• already
• yet

Antonyms of ever

Words with the opposite meaning to ever:

• never
• seldom

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