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Ever is defined as always, at all times, in any way or at any time.

(adverb)

An example of ever used as an adverb is in the sentence, "If you ever need help, please call me," which means that if you need help at any time, you should call me.

See ever in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

at all times; always: lived happily ever after
at any time: have you ever seen an eclipse?
at all; by any chance; in any way: how can I ever repay you?

Origin: ME < OE æfre, prob. < WGmc bases of OE a, always, ever (see aye) + ? feorr, far

See ever in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

At all times; always: ever hoping to strike it rich.
a. At any time: Have you ever been to Europe?
b. In any way; at all: How did they ever manage? See Usage Note at rarely.
To a great extent or degree. Used for emphasis often with so: He was ever so sorry. Was she ever mad!

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English ǣfre; see aiw- in Indo-European roots

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