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 angry
am I ever happy to see you
Synonyms
Examples of ever in a Sentence
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.
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Australian filmmakers are more interested than ever in collaborating with Indian counterparts.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Don’t come for me), DoorDash is a great way to eat through the world without ever leaving your couch.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
The 12-year-old league, looking to expand to 16 teams in 2026, has also welcomed more billionaire owners than ever.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Advertisement But now gender equality in California’s Capitol is nearer than ever, after voters elected a record number of women to the Legislature.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Don’t come for me), DoorDash is a great way to eat through the world without ever leaving your couch.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
The 12-year-old league, looking to expand to 16 teams in 2026, has also welcomed more billionaire owners than ever.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Advertisement But now gender equality in California’s Capitol is nearer than ever, after voters elected a record number of women to the Legislature.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ever. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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