e'er

adverb

ˈer How to pronounce e'er (audio)
Definition of e'ernext
as in always
for all time an act of heroism for which the nation will e'er be grateful

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for e'er
  1. always
  2. forever
  3. permanently
Adverb
  • And while the brand continues to honor its heritage, Giraco said Dom Pérignon is always looking ahead and evolving.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • For families As is customary in Bali, kids are treated like royalty by virtually all resort staff, and there is always someone ready with open arms to hold or play with them.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • Nevertheless, the current situation in Hormuz simply cannot last forever.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • One that stands out forever will be the piece that Val and I got to choreograph for Len Goodman, for his tribute.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of forever
Adverb
  • At the end of the 2026-27 school year, Black Bob, Heritage, Scarborough, Tomahawk and Walnut Grove elementary schools, and Indian Trial Middle School, will close permanently.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • An expansive public plaza surrounding Los Angeles’s recently opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will be permanently fenced off, reports the Los Angeles Times.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of permanently
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“E'er.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/e%27er. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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