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ever
01
at any point in time
Examples
If ever you need help, just call me.
1.1
used to show emphasis when making comparisons
Examples
After the training, she was running faster than ever.
02
at all times without exception
Formal
Examples
He was ever the optimist, even in difficult times.
03
progressively more over time
Examples
The patient 's condition grew ever more concerning.
04
in any possible way or to any degree
Examples
Can they ever recover from this financial loss?
05
used to show surprise or disbelief when combined with question words
Examples
How ever did you manage to finish so quickly?
06
used as an intensive to emphasize adjectives
Examples
Was he ever surprised when he saw the birthday party!
