adv. Function: adverb
1
Synonyms: ALWAYS 1, constantly, continuously, invariably, perpetually
2 through all or an indefinite time FF1C; a name that will ever be respected FF1E;
Synonyms: always, eternally, evermore, forever, forevermore, in perpetuum
3 in each and every case FF1C; war and suffering have ever gone hand in hand FF1E;
Synonyms: invariably
Related Words: consistently, regularly, usually
4 at any time or on any occasion FF1C; he is seldom if ever absent FF1E;
Synonyms: anytime, at all
5 in any way FF1C; nor was it ever important FF1E;
Synonyms: anyway, anywise, at all, once
6 -- used as an intensive after an inverted verb-subject construction FF1C; is he ever proud of himself FF1E;
Synonyms: confoundedly, consumedly, excessively, extremely, immensely, inordinately, over, overfull, overly, overmuch, super, too, unduly
Related Words: annoyingly, plaguey; grievously, mortally; consummately