ever

English

/ˈɛvə/, /ˈɛvɚ/

adv
Definitions
  • Always, frequently, forever.
  • Continuously, constantly, all the time for the complete duration.
  • At any time.
  • In any way.
  • (informal)

Etymology

Derived from Middle English evere derived from Old English ǣfre.

Origin

Old English

ǣfre

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