Ever Meaning in English
word
/ˈɛvɝ/
EV-er
/ˈɛvɐ/
EV-uh
Definición
At any time. Used in questions, negatives, and certain expressions to talk about any moment in the past, present, or future.
Uso & Matices
Common in questions (e.g., 'Have you ever...?') and negatives ('not ever' = 'never'). Often combined with 'if' or 'whether' in indirect questions. Not usually used alone in affirmative sentences without additional words like 'before' or 'since'.
Spanish: alguna vez - jamásPortuguese (BR): alguma vez - nuncaPortuguese (PT): alguma vez - nuncaChinese (Simplified): 曾经 - 任何时候Chinese (Traditional): 曾經 - 任何時候Hindi: कभी - कभी नहींArabic: أبداً - في أي وقتBengali: কখনও - কখনোRussian: когда-либо - когда-нибудьJapanese: 今まで - これまでVietnamese: từng - bao giờKorean: 한 번이라도 - 언젠가Turkish: hiç - herhangi bir zamanUrdu: کبھیIndonesian: pernah - kapan saja
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Have you ever been to London?
basic
Do you ever feel tired after work?
basic
If you ever need help, just call me.
natural
Have you ever thought about changing jobs?
natural
I don't ever eat fast food.
basic
I don't think I've ever eaten something so spicy!
natural