American English
/ˈɛ.vɚ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
At any time; used especially in questions, negative statements, and conditions.
Practice out loudAt any time; used especially in questions, negative statements, and conditions.
Have you ever tried surfing?
If you ever need help, call me.
ever before · ever again
Have/Has + subject + ever + past participle ...?
If + subject + ever + verb ..., ...
Used after a superlative to say that something is the best, worst, biggest, or similar at any time up to now.
This is the best pizza I've ever had.
She ran the fastest race ever.
best ever · worst ever · first ever
the + superlative + noun + ever
the + superlative + noun + subject + have/has + ever + past participle
Always or continually, especially in writing and fixed expressions.
The ever-growing city needs more trains.
He remained ever hopeful.
This meaning is more formal than always and is common in expressions such as ever-changing.
ever-changing · ever-growing · ever-present
ever + adjective/participle
subject + be + ever + adjective
from a particular time until now
I've lived here ever since.
more than at any time before
We need your help more than ever.
used in stories to say that people stayed happy for the rest of their lives
They lived happily ever after.