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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Still, like for many other industries, the transformation will not come without a glitch because consumers get ever more demanding.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
None of these stories or approaches ever feel incongruous with one another, or with the overall project.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
This lifelong Californian got some gloves and earmuffs, layered myself four times over and headed to the National Mall for the first time ever.
—Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The biggest Mega Millions pot ever, a whopping $1.602 billion, was won in August of last year.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
None of these stories or approaches ever feel incongruous with one another, or with the overall project.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
This lifelong Californian got some gloves and earmuffs, layered myself four times over and headed to the National Mall for the first time ever.
—Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The biggest Mega Millions pot ever, a whopping $1.602 billion, was won in August of last year.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ever. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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