1. To emphasize frequency:
* This emphasizes that something happens or happened very often or at all.
* It's often used in questions and negative statements.
* Examples:
* "Have you ever been to Paris?"
* "I've never seen a movie like that."
* "She always complains, ever since she moved here."
2. To indicate duration:
* This emphasizes that something has happened or continued for a very long time.
* It's often used with "since" or "for".
* Examples:
* "I've been waiting ever since the morning."
* "He's been working on that project ever for three years."
3. To emphasize a specific point in time:
* This emphasizes that something happened at the latest or earliest possible time.
* It's often used with superlatives or comparative adjectives.
* Examples:
* "That's the most ever I've ever eaten in one sitting!"
* "She's the fastest runner I've ever seen."
Placement of "ever":
* "Ever" typically goes before the main verb in a sentence.
* If the main verb is a helping verb, "ever" goes between the helping verb and the main verb.
Exceptions:
* In some cases, "ever" can be placed at the end of a sentence, but this is less common.
* Example: "I've never seen such a beautiful sunset, ever."
Remember that "ever" is an adverb that can add emphasis and nuance to your writing. It's important to choose the right placement and usage based on the context of your sentence.