for ever Definition

ever
adverb

1. At any time.

Thesaurus: at any time, in any circumstances.
2a. formal
Always; continually;
Thesaurus: always, at all times, eternally, perpetually, constantly, continually, endlessly, unceasingly, unendingly, everlastingly, ceaselessly, evermore, forever.


Example: ever-hopeful
3. colloq
Used for emphasis
Example: She's ever so beautiful!

Idiom: ever such a ...

colloq
A very ....
Example: ever such a good boy

Idiom: for ever

Always.

colloq
For a long time.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon æfre.