ever

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adverb 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.4 Anagrams 2 Dutch 2.1 Noun 2.1.1 Synonyms

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[edit] Etymology

From Middle English, from Old English ǣfre. Originally a compound word whose first element consists of Old English ā (“‘ever", "always’”) + in "in" + an element possibly from feorh (dative fēore) "life, existence". Cf Old English ā tō fēore "ever in life", Old English feorhlīf (“‘life’”)

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈɛvə/, SAMPA: /"Ev@/
• (GenAm) IPA: /ˈɛvɚ/, SAMPA: /"Ev@`/
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  Rhymes: -ɛvə(r)

• Hyphenation: ev‧er

[edit] Adverb

ever (not comparable)

1. Always

   It was ever thus.

2. At any time.

   If that ever happens, we’re in deep trouble.

   He's back and better than ever.

3. In any way

   How can I ever get there in time.

4. As intensifier.

   Was I ever glad to see you!

   Did I ever!

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[edit] Anagrams

• Anagrams of eerv
• veer

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[edit] Dutch

[edit] Noun

ever m.

1. wild boar

[edit] Synonyms

• everzwijn m.