ever

The word "ever" is an adverb that refers to some action in the past, present, or future. This word is often used with questions:

• Did you ever hear from the people who interviewed you for that job?
• Did they ever have a chance to see the Statue of Liberty when they visited New York?
• Have you ever eaten sushi?
• Has your car ever given you any trouble?
• Does Helen ever make it to work on time?
• Do I ever snore while I’m asleep?
• Does it ever snow in this part of the country?
• Will Antonio ever ask his girlfriend to marry him?
• Are they ever going to get their house painted?

You can use the word "ever" with the word "since" when marking a time in the past:

• Ever since Tom went away to college, he has stopped shaving. Now he has a very long beard.
• They’ve had problems with their car ever since they bought it.
• Ever since she was a little girl, she has liked spinach.

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September 29, 2013 – Word of the Day