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