ever
(adjective, adverb, determiner)
adjective
1. (epidemiology) Occurring at any time, occurring even but once during a timespan.
adverb
1. at any time
- did you ever smoke?
2. at all times; all the time and on every occasion
- ever hoping to strike it rich
- ever busy
Similar word(s): always
3. (intensifier for adjectives) very
- she was ever so friendly
Sentences with ever as an adverb:
- It was ever thus.
- If that ever happens, we’re in deep trouble. He's back and better than ever.
- How can I ever get there in time?
- Was I ever glad to see you! Did I ever! After that experience, I will never ever do it again!
determiner
1. (dialectal and informal) Shortening of every