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.