Meaning of the word ever in English
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ever
US /ˈev.ɚ/
UK /ˈev.ɚ/
Adverb
1.
at any time
Example:
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Have you ever been to Paris?
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Nothing ever happens here.
2.
used in questions to emphasize a feeling of surprise or confusion
Example:
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Why ever did you do that?
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How ever did you manage to finish so quickly?
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3.
used to generalize about something
Example:
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You can call me whenever you like.
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Whoever told you that was wrong.
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