forever — for all future time; for always
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: for all future time; for always
Pronunciation (IPA): /fərˈevər/
Example Sentences
- My mom said she'd love me forever, but then I brought home a pet snake.
- This math homework is taking forever - I might graduate before I finish it!
- They promised to be friends forever.
forever
ADVERB[/fərˈevər/]
for all future time; for always
The old couple promised to stay together forever on their golden anniversary.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'for ever', combining the preposition 'for' (meaning 'during' or 'throughout') with 'ever' (from Old English 'æfre', related to 'always'). The phrase gradually became standardized as a single word.
Breakdown
for (during/throughout) + ever (always) = forever (for all time)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom said she'd love me forever, but then I brought home a pet snake.”
“This math homework is taking forever - I might graduate before I finish it!”
“They promised to be friends forever.”
“I could listen to this music forever.”
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