Meaning & use
ever
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At any time; used to emphasize continuity or to intensify a statement, question, or comparison.
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Have you ever been to Japan?
She was ever hopeful, even in the darkest times.
A note on using this word
Appears in many fixed phrases such as "ever since," "for ever," and "ever so," each carrying a slightly different shade of emphasis.
Words with a similar meaning
alwaysat any time
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