ever
/ˈɛvə/
adjective
Meaning
Occurring at any time, occurring even but once during a timespan.
adverb
Meaning
Always, frequently, forever.
"It was ever thus."
Continuously, constantly, all the time (for the complete duration).
At any time.
"He's back and better than ever."
In any way.
"How can I ever get there in time?"
As intensifier following an interrogative word.
"Did I ever!"