forever

[fawr-ev-er, fer-]

adverb

1. without ever ending; eternally.

   Like the memory of her laughter, the love for her in our hearts will last forever.

2. continually; incessantly; always.

   He's forever complaining.

noun

1. an endless or seemingly endless period of time.

   It took them forever to make up their minds.

adjective

1. lasting for an endless period of time; permanent.

   The stray dog is staying with us until we can find a forever home for it.

forever

/ fɔːˈrɛvə, fə- /

adverb

1. Also: for ever. without end; everlastingly; eternally

2. at all times; incessantly

3. informal,  for a very long time

   he went on speaking forever

noun

1. informal,  (as object) a very long time

   it took him forever to reply

2. an exclamation expressing support or loyalty

   Scotland forever!

Usage

Forever and for ever can both be used to say that something is without end. For all other meanings, forever is the preferred form

Word History and Origins

Origin of forever¹

First recorded in 1300–50; originally a prepositional phrase for ever

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. forever and a day, eternally; always.

   They pledged to love each other forever and a day.

Example Sentences

"We will love you forever Matt Matt," he said in a social media post.

From BBC

Despite her "life changing forever", Dowden said she felt stronger than ever and hoped to take every opportunity available to her.

From BBC

His legacy with the Dodgers, and its forever indebted fan base, has long been cemented.

From Los Angeles Times

“That fire cause severe terrain damage that has forever changed the scope of that area.”

From Los Angeles Times

The greatest Los Angeles Dodger ever is leaving the building amid a roar that will live forever.

From Los Angeles Times

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