You use ever to say that something happens more all the time. They grew ever further apart
emphasis You use ever in expressions such as `did you ever' and `have you ever' to express surprise or shock at something you have just seen, heard, or experienced, especially when you expect people to agree with you. Have you ever seen anything like it? Did you ever hear anyone sound so peculiar?
at any time; "did you ever smoke?"; "the best con man of all time" (intensifier for adjectives) very; "she was ever so friendly
emphasis You can use ever for emphasis after `never'. I can never, ever, forgive myself
If something has been the case ever since a particular time, it has been the case all the time from then until now. He's been there ever since you left! Ever since we moved last year, I worry a lot about whether I can handle this new job Ever is also an adverb. I simply gave in to him, and I've regretted it ever since
You say as ever in order to indicate that something or someone's behaviour is not unusual because it is like that all the time or very often. As ever, the meals are primarily fish-based
emphasis You use ever in the expressions ever such and ever so to emphasize that someone or something has a particular quality, especially when you are expressing enthusiasm or gratitude. When I met Derek he was ever such a good dancer I like him ever so much I'm ever so grateful see also forever
emphasis You use the expression all someone ever does when you want to emphasize that they do the same thing all the time, and this annoys you. All she ever does is whinge and complain