ever
adverb
ev·er ˈe-vər 
1
: always
ever striving to improve
the ever-increasing population
2
a
: at any time
more than ever before
b
: in any way
how can I ever thank you
3
—used as an intensive
looks ever so angryam I ever happy to see you
Synonyms
- always
- aye
- ay
- e'er
- eternally
- everlastingly
- evermore
- forever
- forevermore
- indelibly
- permanently
- perpetually
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Example Sentences
The crime rate is higher now than it has ever been. He's forgotten all he's ever learned about history. Have you ever been to France? She's doing fine and is as pretty as ever. No one has ever seen a better example of woodwork. Has this ever been done before? Did it ever occur to you that I might like more myself? That was the worst movie I ever saw. Technology in recent years has become ever more sophisticated. The deadline draws ever closer. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Kate looked as regal as ever in her Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding gown, which featured French Chantilly lace and English Cluny lace throughout the bodice, skirt and underskirt. 
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Her offensive touch and field vision are as sharp as ever. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 On the battlefield, Russia has lost more than 1,000 square miles of territory this month, rendering the prospect of a decisive victory over a Western-armed Ukraine as remote as ever. Keith Bradsher, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 The crown didn’t skip a generation, but at 73 Charles is already older than most monarchs ever were. Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 What Toyota has created is one of its most exciting driver's cars ever. Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 Still, the iconic catchphrase from the cooler-than-cool Fonzie remains as popular as ever. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2022 The receiving room is still deep, Leonard Fournette is still an effective running back and the defense is just as dominant as ever. Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 Black was as present as ever, oversized silhouettes, new takes on the baby doll dress, and the tasteful mastering of clashing prints. Essence, 12 Sep. 2022 See More
Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Her offensive touch and field vision are as sharp as ever. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 On the battlefield, Russia has lost more than 1,000 square miles of territory this month, rendering the prospect of a decisive victory over a Western-armed Ukraine as remote as ever. Keith Bradsher, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 The crown didn’t skip a generation, but at 73 Charles is already older than most monarchs ever were. Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 What Toyota has created is one of its most exciting driver's cars ever. Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 Still, the iconic catchphrase from the cooler-than-cool Fonzie remains as popular as ever. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2022 The receiving room is still deep, Leonard Fournette is still an effective running back and the defense is just as dominant as ever. Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 Black was as present as ever, oversized silhouettes, new takes on the baby doll dress, and the tasteful mastering of clashing prints. Essence, 12 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English ǣfre
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing ever
Kids Definition
ever
adverb
ev·er ˈe-vər
1
: at any time
Has this ever been done before?
2
: in any way
How can I ever thank you?
3
: always sense 1
ever faithful
ever and anon
phrase
as in sometimes
on some occasions Loses his temper ever and anon, betraying his gentlemanly virtues. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- sometimes
- occasionally
- now
- every now and again
- here and there
- periodically
- every so often
- now and then
- sporadically
- at times
- on occasion
- rarely
- intermittently
- every now and then
- off and on
- seldom
- little
- recurrently
- infrequently
- from time to time
- once in a while
- variously
- irregularly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- often
- frequently
- much
- usually
- commonly
- hourly
- always
- ordinarily
- regularly
- invariably
- oft
- constantly
- routinely
- oftentimes
- continually
- ever
- consistently
- continuously
- ofttimes
- perpetually
- endlessly
- incessantly
- uninterruptedly
- unceasingly
- continuingly
- interminably