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What does ever mean?

"Ever" is a tricky word because it can have a few different meanings, depending on the context:

1. At any time:

* This is the most common meaning of "ever." It implies that something happened or will happen at some point in time, regardless of when that might be.

* Example: "Have you ever been to Paris?"

2. Always:

* "Ever" can also mean "always" or "at all times."

* Example: "The sun ever shines." (This is a bit poetic and means the sun always shines, though not necessarily in the same place at the same time.)

3. Continually:

* "Ever" can sometimes be used to emphasize the continuous nature of an action.

* Example: "The wind ever howls." (This implies that the wind howls constantly.)

4. In addition to:

* "Ever" can be used in a phrase like "ever since" to mean "in addition to" or "from that time on."

* Example: "Ever since I moved here, I've felt much happier."

Here are some more examples to illustrate the different meanings of "ever":

* "I have ever wanted to visit the Great Wall of China." (At any time)

* "The stars ever shine." (Always)

* "The river ever flows." (Continually)

* "I have ever been a fan of classic rock." (In addition to other musical tastes)

In general, the meaning of "ever" is determined by the context of the sentence.

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