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Definition of ever



Overview of adv ever

The adv ever has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (107) ever, of all time

(at any time; "did you ever smoke?"; "the best con man of all time")

2. (15) always, ever, e'er

(at all times; all the time and on every occasion; "I will always be there to help you"; "always arrives on time"; "there is always some pollution in the air"; "ever hoping to strike it rich"; "ever busy")

3. (7) ever, ever so

((intensifier for adjectives) very; "she was ever so friendly")