Definition of "ever" in İngilizce

adverb

1. (formal or archaic) Always, frequently, forever.

   • It was ever thus.

2. Continuously, constantly, all the time (for the complete duration).

   • People struggled to cope with the ever-increasing cost of living.

3. At any time.

   • We've only ever talked on the phone.
   • I scarcely ever see you anymore!.
   • If that ever happens, we’re in deep trouble.
   • This is one of the best movies ever.
   • He's back and better than ever.
   • I’ll stop your ever doing that again.

4. (informal) As intensifier following an interrogative word.

   • Was I ever glad to see you!
   • Did I ever!

5. (Manglish, Singlish) Indicates experiential aspect, once; has or have (done something) before.

adjective

1. (epidemiology) Occurring at any time, occurring even but once during a timespan.

determiner

1. (dialectal and informal) Shortening of every