ever

[ˈɛvər]

ever Definition

• 1. at any time; at all times
• 2. used for emphasis in questions, typically expressing surprise or confusion

Using ever: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ever" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Have you ever been to Paris?

• Example

  Did you ever find your keys?

• Example

  I don't ever want to see you again.

• Example

  Do you ever feel like giving up?

• Example

  Ever since I met you, my life has changed.

ever Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ever

• always
• forever
• constantly
• continuously

Phrases with ever

• if ever

  used to introduce a hypothetical situation

  Example

  If ever there was a time to act, it is now.

• as ever

  used to say that someone or something is the same as they always have been

  Example

  She was as beautiful as ever.

• ever after

  for all future time

  Example

  They lived happily ever after.

Origins of ever

from Old English 'ǣfre'

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Summary: ever in Brief

The adverb 'ever' [ˈɛvər] means 'at any time' or 'used for emphasis in questions'. It is often used in questions to express surprise or confusion. Examples include 'Have you ever been to Paris?' and 'Do you ever feel like giving up?'. Phrases include 'if ever', 'as ever', and 'ever after'.