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EV-uh/ˈevə/

Ever means at any time, mostly in questions and with superlatives: have you ever been, the best film I have ever seen. Never is the negative: I have never been. Forever is all time ahead. Ever sits before the past participle; do not use it in a simple positive past (“I ever went”).

Meaning

At any time.

Examples

• “Have you ever been to Karachi?”
• “Have you ever tried squash?”
• “That was the kindest thing anyone has ever done.”

Good to know

Have you ever + past participle? Negative: never. Superlative + ever.

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