Forever and ever Meaning in English
expression
fɝˈɛvɝ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɛvɝ
fer-EV-er and EV-er
fəɹˈɛvɐ/ /ˈænd/ /ˈɛvɐ
fuh-REV-uh and EV-uh
Definition
This phrase means for all time, with no end; it emphasizes that something will last forever with extra strength or poetry.
Usage & Nuances
'Forever and ever' is more emphatic and emotional than just 'forever,' often used in poetry, vows, or dramatic speech. It's most common in romantic, religious, or very serious promises. Not typically used in casual conversation.
Spanish: por siempre jamás - para siemprePortuguese (BR): para sempre e semprePortuguese (PT): para sempre e sempreChinese (Simplified): 永永远远Chinese (Traditional): 永永遠遠Hindi: सदैव और सदा के लिए - हमेशा हमेशा के लिएArabic: إلى الأبد وإلى الأبدBengali: চিরকাল এবং চিরদিন - অনন্তকালRussian: вовеки веков - навекиJapanese: 永遠に永遠に（えいえんにえいえんに） - いつまでもVietnamese: mãi mãi về sau - đời đời kiếp kiếpKorean: 영원히 영원히 - 끝없이Turkish: ebediyen - sonsuza dek ve daha da fazlasıUrdu: ہمیشہ ہمیشہ کے لیے - ابد تکIndonesian: selama-lamanya - kekal abadi
Example Sentences
I will love you forever and ever.
basic
The mountain will stand forever and ever.
basic
Their friendship lasted forever and ever.
basic
Some people promise to stay together forever and ever, but things can change.
natural
They carved their initials into the tree and swore it would be there forever and ever.
natural
My grandma says her love for chocolate will last forever and ever.
natural