forever
1for·ev·er
adverb \fə-ˈrev-ər, fȯ-; Southern often fə-ˈe-və\Definition of FOREVER
1
: for a limitless time <wants to live forever>
2
: at all times : continually <is forever making bad puns>
Examples of FOREVER
- She was convinced that she would live forever.
- I've been waiting forever for the doctor.
- a dog that was forever chasing cars
- He's forever asking silly questions.
First Known Use of FOREVER
circa 1500
Related to FOREVER
- Synonyms
- always, aye (also ay), e'er, eternally, everlastingly, evermore, ever, forevermore, indelibly, permanently, perpetually
2forever
nounDefinition of FOREVER
: a seemingly interminable time : excessively long <it took her forever to find the answer>
Examples of FOREVER
- After what seemed like forever, I was able to see the doctor.
- It took forever to find his keys.
First Known Use of FOREVER
1858
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