ever meaning and definition

EVER adverb

Definition of ever (adverb)

1. at any time
   • "did you ever smoke?"; "the best con man of all time"
   • synonyms: of all time
2. at all times; all the time and on every occasion
   • "I will always be there to help you"; "always arrives on time"; "there is always some pollution in the air"; "ever hoping to strike it rich"; "ever busy"
   • synonyms: always, e'er
   • antonym: ne-er
3. (intensifier for adjectives) very
   • "she was ever so friendly"
   • synonyms: ever so