EVER


Meaning of EVER in English

■ adverb

1》 [usu. with negative or in questions ] at any time.

↘used in comparisons for emphasis.

2》 at all times; always.

3》 increasingly; constantly.

4》 used for emphasis in questions expressing astonishment or outrage.

Phrases

~ and anon archaic occasionally.

~ since throughout the period since.

~ so (or such ) Brit. informal very; very much.

Origin

OE fre , of unknown origin.

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