Pronunciation

/ˈevər/

Definitions

• Adverb: At any time; at any point in the past, present, or future. It often implies a sense of ‘always’ or ‘at all times’. For example: “I have never been happier than I am now, ever.”
• Adverb (for emphasis): Used to intensify a superlative or to indicate that something is without exception. Example: “This is the best day ever!”
• Conjunction: In phrases like ‘for ever’ or ‘ever since’, it indicates an indefinite or unending duration of time. Example: “We’ve been friends for ever.”

Phrases

• “Ever since” denotes that something began in the past and has continued up to the present moment. Example: “Ever since he moved here, he’s been teaching at the local school.”
• “If ever” suggests a hypothetical situation. Example: “If ever there was a perfect match, it’s them.”
• “For ever and ever” expresses eternal duration. Example: “They promised to love each other for ever and ever.”

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “Have you ever visited Paris before?”
• Adverb (for emphasis): “That was the most challenging task I’ve ever faced.”
• Conjunction: “She’s been dreaming of going to space ever since she was a little girl.”

Synonyms

• At any time
• At all times
• Always
• At any point
• Ever so (informal, British)
• At any moment
• At any occasion

Note: The word “ever” does not function as a noun, verb, adjective, or other parts of speech listed in your prompt format. However, it can be used in various ways within sentences as an adverb and sometimes as a conjunction.