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Forever

fəˈrɛvər
Common
~ 4000
~ 4000, Common
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For all future time; for always; eternally, For a very long time; indefinitely, Continually; repeatedly; without end

Forever - Meanings

For all future time; for always; eternally

Example: Their love will last forever.
Usage: formalContext: romantic relationships, promises, vows
Note: Commonly used in literature, poetry, and formal declarations of commitment.

For a very long time; indefinitely

Example: I've been waiting forever for the bus.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations, complaints
Note: Used colloquially to emphasize a long duration, often with a sense of impatience or exaggeration.

Continually; repeatedly; without end

Example: She kept asking me the same question forever.
Usage: informalContext: describing annoying or persistent behavior
Note: Can be used to convey annoyance or frustration with someone's repetitive actions.

Forever's synonyms

eternally

Eternally means lasting or existing forever without end.
Example: Their love for each other will last eternally.
Note: Eternally emphasizes the timeless nature of something, similar to 'forever'.

perpetually

Perpetually means continuing or enduring forever, often in a repetitive manner.
Example: The clock seemed to tick perpetually, never stopping.
Note: Perpetually implies a continuous and unceasing nature, similar to 'forever'.

endlessly

Endlessly means without end or limit in time, space, or extent.
Example: The desert stretched endlessly before them.
Note: Endlessly suggests a lack of boundaries or constraints, similar to 'forever'.

infinitely

Infinitely means without limits or bounds, extending indefinitely.
Example: The possibilities of the universe are infinitely vast.
Note: Infinitely emphasizes the limitless nature of something, similar to 'forever'.

unceasingly

Unceasingly means without stopping or pausing, continuous.
Example: The rain fell unceasingly throughout the night.
Note: Unceasingly focuses on the uninterrupted nature of an action, similar to 'forever'.

Forever expressions, common phrases

Forever and a day

This idiom emphasizes the idea of an extremely long time, even longer than 'forever'.
Example: I'll love you forever and a day.
Note: The addition of 'and a day' emphasizes an even longer duration than just 'forever'.

Forever and ever

This phrase reinforces the idea of eternity or an endless period of time.
Example: Their love will last forever and ever.
Note: The repetition of 'forever' in 'forever and ever' emphasizes a continuous and unending duration.

For good

This phrase means permanently or without the possibility of return.
Example: I've left that job for good.
Note: It implies a final and irreversible action, similar to 'forever', but with a sense of closure.

For all time

This phrase suggests something lasting indefinitely or throughout history.
Example: Their achievements will be remembered for all time.
Note: It conveys the idea of enduring significance, similar to 'forever', but with an emphasis on a historical or eternal context.

Until the end of time

This expression signifies an unending commitment or affection.
Example: I will cherish our memories until the end of time.
Note: It emphasizes a commitment that is enduring and unwavering, extending beyond the concept of 'forever'.

In perpetuity

This legal term means indefinitely or for an unlimited duration.
Example: The property was granted to them in perpetuity.
Note: It conveys a sense of indefinite duration, similar to 'forever', but often used in legal or formal contexts.

Eternal

This term denotes something timeless, everlasting, or without end.
Example: Their love was described as eternal.
Note: It carries a sense of timelessness and endlessness, similar to 'forever', but with a poetic or profound connotation.

Forever everyday (slang) expressions

Forever and then some

This slang term emphasizes going beyond what is expected for a long period of time.
Example: I'll love you forever and then some!
Note: It adds the notion of continuing even further than just 'forever'.

Forevermore

This term means for an indefinite amount of time and typically used in a positive context.
Example: You'll be my best friend forevermore.
Note:

Forever and always

This slang term stresses the commitment to staying together endlessly.
Example: I'll stand by you forever and always.
Note:

Till the end of time

While it has a similar meaning to 'forever', it emphasizes an undetermined but significant period.
Example: I will cherish these memories with you till the end of time.
Note:

For a lifetime

Indicates a commitment or gratitude for an extended period, though not necessarily 'forever'.
Example: I will be grateful for this opportunity for a lifetime.
Note: It suggests a defined period of 'a lifetime' rather than an infinite timeframe.

Forever - Examples

Forever is a long time.
I will love you forever.
This moment will stay with me forever.

Forever grammar

Forever - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: forever
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): forever
Syllabification and Stress
forever Contains 3 syllables: for • ev • er
Phonetic transcription: fə-ˈre-vər
for ev er , fə ˈre vər (The red syllable is stressed)

Forever - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
forever: ~ 4000 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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