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e'er

UK/ɛə//ɛɚ/

e'er is the contraction of ever.

Meaning of ever

Adverb

ever (not comparable)

  1. (archaic, formal) Always, frequently, forever.
    • It was ever thus.
    Synonyms:
    forever
  2. Continuously, constantly, all the time (for the complete duration).
    • People struggled to cope with the ever-increasing cost of living.
  3. At any time.
    • We've only ever talked on the phone.
  4. (informal) As intensifier following an interrogative word.
    • Was I ever glad to see you!
  5. (Manglish, Singlish) Indicates experiential aspect, once; has or have (done something) before.
    • but i ever ran 5mins using the 1400 cells and the type RR 23T motor...2005 January 10, hellangel, “Tamiya Asiacup Qualifying 2005 (singapore)”, in rctech.net

See all 7 meanings of ever

Origin of e'er

Contraction of ever, similar to o'er from over.

Words that rhyme with e'er

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Questions about e'er

What is e'er the contraction of?
E'er is the contraction of ever.
How do you pronounce e'er?
E'er is pronounced /ɛə/ (UK).

Words near e'er in the dictionary

  1. E&R
  2. E&W
  3. E'd up
  4. e'en
  5. e'en so
  6. e'er
  7. e'eryone
  8. e'erything
  9. e'erywhere
  10. e'rrything
  11. e'ry

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