ever
Translation
ever, at any time
Examples
Have you ever been to Japan?
Have you ever been to Japan?
It's the best movie I've ever seen.
It's the best movie I've ever seen.
They lived happily ever after.
They lived happily ever after.
Don't you ever do that again!
Don't you ever do that again!
Grammar Patterns
Have you ever + [past participle]? at any time in your life Have you ever been to Japan?
the + [superlative] ... I've ever + [past participle] the most extreme example It's the best movie I've ever seen.
happily ever after a phrase from fairy tales They lived happily ever after.
Don't you ever + [verb] for emphasis Don't you ever do that again!
Similar Words
Etymology
From Old English 'æfre', meaning 'at any time'.
Memory Tips
Often used in questions ('Have you ever...?') and with superlatives ('the best ever') to mean 'at any point in time'.