forever
word
/fɝˈɛvɝ/
fur-EV-ur
/fəɹˈɛvɐ/
fuh-EV-uh
Definition
For all time; without end. It describes something that is permanent or lasts an extremely long time.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and poetic, often used in love and promises ('love you forever'). Emphasizes permanence, sometimes exaggerated in speech. 'Forever' can sound dramatic or nostalgic.
Spanish: para siemprePortuguese (BR): para semprePortuguese (PT): para sempreChinese (Simplified): 永远Chinese (Traditional): 永遠Hindi: हमेशाArabic: إلى الأبدBengali: চিরকাল - অনন্তকালের জন্যRussian: навсегда - вечноJapanese: 永遠に - ずっとVietnamese: mãi mãi - vĩnh viễnKorean: 영원히 - 평생Turkish: sonsuz - daimaUrdu: ہمیشہ - ابد تکIndonesian: selamanya - selama-lamanya
Example Sentences
I will love you forever.
basic
This road seems to go on forever.
basic
Nothing lasts forever.
basic
We’ve been waiting in this line forever.
natural
He acts like the meeting will last forever.
natural
You can’t hide secrets forever.
natural