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for ever

ADVERB
finally
Synonyms
STRONGEST
certainly completely decisively definitely permanently
STRONG
lastly
WEAK
assuredly beyond recall beyond shadow of doubt conclusively convincingly determinately done with enduringly for all time for good in conclusion inescapably inexorably irrevocably once and for all past regret settled with conviction
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubtfully dubiously questionably
WEAK
inconclusively

Example Sentences

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"Put simply, the most disadvantaged people are the ones who will bare the brunt of this trend our study shows for ever hotter days," urban climate scientist and research co-author Radhika Khosla told AFP.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

More than that, it also created what fans had been clamoring for ever since the sport’s big breakup: a step toward reunification.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Despite the chaos and a significant amount of deprivation, for many I met then, much seemed possible, including working for ever larger companies, migration and new luxuries.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025

Before I let you go, do you think that jogging path Nile was pushing for ever materialized?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

He could not explain that he had wanted to go right away for ever.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill