Main Entry: ev·er

Pronunciation: \ˈe-vər\

Function: adverb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ǣfre

Date: before 12th century

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>

— ever and anon : from time to time : occasionally