ever etymology

Etymology:

• ever (adv.)
  • Old English æfre, æfer "always, ever"
  • Proto-West Germanic aiwiR, *aiwiz
  • Proto-Germanic *aiwaz (reconstructed)
  • Proto-Indo-European *aiw-, ***ai̯-** "eternity, lifetime"

Meaning and Origin:

"Ever" has a long and rich etymological history, tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root aiw-/ ai̯- "eternity, lifetime." This root is found in various forms across Indo-European languages, including:

• Sanskrit ayu- "life, age, vital force"
• Ancient Greek aion "age, lifetime"
• Latin aevum "age, eternity"
• Armenian oy "eternity, age"
• Old Church Slavonic věku "age, lifetime"

In Old English, "æfre" and "æfer" emerged as adverbs meaning "always, ever." Over time, "æfer" became more common and eventually developed into the modern English "ever."

"Ever" has several meanings:

• at all times (adverb): She is ever kind to others.
• at any time (adverb): Have you ever been to Paris?
• continuously; constantly (adverb): The river is ever flowing.
• at any point in time (pronoun): I want to meet you ever I get the chance.
• used to emphasize a statement (adverb): You are ever so sweet.

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