ever · adv
better/faster/happier, etc. than ever
C1 better/faster/happier, etc. than at any time before
Dictionary examples:
She is running faster than ever. (25.7)
ever changing/growing/increasing, etc.
C2 always changing/growing/increasing, etc.
Dictionary examples:
We live in an ever-changing world. (14.2)
It seems the demand for these new electronic devices is ever increasing. (42.9)
ever
A2 at any time
Dictionary examples:
Have you ever tried to eat spaghetti with chopsticks? (0.0)
If you're ever sad, remember that somewhere, a turtle is climbing a fence. (0.0)
If you ever see a flying pig, please take a photo! (0.0)
Have you ever been to London? (11.6)
Nothing ever happens here in the evening. (15.5)
If you're ever in Atlanta, give me a call. (18.5)
The smell is worse than ever. (22.6)
for ever
B1 always in the future
Dictionary examples:
This meeting feels like it's going to last for ever! (0.0)
My phone battery never lasts for ever when I need it most. (0.0)
I wish weekends could last for ever! (0.0)
I'm not going to live here for ever. (15.0)
hardly ever ()
B1 almost never
Dictionary examples:
I hardly ever eat vegetables. That's why I glow in the dark! (0.0)
I hardly ever exercise. My favorite sport is extreme napping. (0.0)
My computer hardly ever crashes. It just takes unexpected naps. (0.0)
We hardly ever go out these days. (22.3)
ever since ()
B1 continuously since that time
Dictionary examples:
My computer has been acting strange ever since I spilled coffee on it. (0.0)
He's been wearing a hat ever since his disastrous haircut last week. (0.0)
I've been afraid of clowns ever since one stole my ice cream. (0.0)
We met at school and have been friends ever since. (30.7)
He's been depressed ever since he got divorced. (47.9)