adverb
1.
Synonyms: always 1, constantly, continuously, invariably, perpetually
2.
through all or an indefinite time
a name that will ever be respected
Synonyms: always, eternally, evermore, forever, forevermore, in perpetuum
3.
in each and every case
war and suffering have ever gone hand in hand
Synonyms: invariably
Related Word: consistently, regularly, usually
4.
at any time or on any occasion
he is seldom if ever absent
Synonyms: anytime, at all
5.
in any way
nor was it ever important
Synonyms: anyway, anywise, at all, once
6.
-- used as an intensive after an inverted verb-subject construction
is he ever proud of himself
Synonyms: confoundedly, consumedly, excessively, extremely, immensely, inordinately, over, overfull, overly, overmuch, super, too, unduly
Related Word: annoyingly, plaguey; grievously, mortally; consummately