Ever Meaning in English
word
/ˈɛvɝ/
EV-er
/ˈɛvɐ/
EV-uh
Definição
At any time. Used in questions, negatives, and certain expressions to talk about any moment in the past, present, or future.
Uso & Nuances
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
Frases de Exemplo
Have you ever been to London?
basic
I don't ever eat fast food.
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 think I've ever eaten something so spicy!
natural