1. At all times; always: ever hoping to strike it rich.2a. At any time: Have you ever been to Europe?b. In any way; at all: How did they ever manage? See Usage Note at rarely. 3. To a great extent or degree. Used for emphasis often with so:He was ever so sorry. Was she ever mad!
IDIOMS:
ever andagain(or anon) Now and then; occasionally. for ever and a day Always; forever.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English fre. See aiw- in Appendix I.
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fre. See aiw- in Appendix I.
