Entry Word: ever

Function: adverb

Meaning: 1 for all time <the name of Benedict Arnold will ever be linked with treason>

Synonyms always, aye (also ay), eternally, everlastingly, evermore, forever, forevermore, permanently, perpetually

Related Words enduringly, long, perennially

Phrases forever and a day, forever and ever, for good, to (or until) the end of time

Antonyms never, nevermore

2 in any way or respect <how can we ever repay what youʼve done for us?> — see at all
3 on every relevant occasion <the boy and his ever present dog were a common sight around the village> — see always 1