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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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
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Diving into virtual reality is easier than ever—but here are a few key things to know.
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In today’s challenging economic climate, simple yet heartfelt connections are more valuable than ever.
—WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images Humanity is closer than ever to catastrophe, according to the atomic scientists behind the Doomsday Clock.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
Scott Gilbertson The Best VR Headsets and Games to Explore the Metaverse
Diving into virtual reality is easier than ever—but here are a few key things to know.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 29 Jan. 2025
In today’s challenging economic climate, simple yet heartfelt connections are more valuable than ever.
—WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ever. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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