Does the word "forever" a compound word that is composed of "for" and "ever?"
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Originally, yes, but it is its own distinct word today. In the late 14th century, it was used as two words, but it started being used as a compound by the 17th century. As of the late 19th century, it was a commonly used word that was no longer seen as being formed from two distinct parts.