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adverb
Idiom1.
in a short time; soon.
2.
at another time.
3.
Archaic. at once; immediately.
4.
ever and anon, now and then; occasionally.
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Ever and anon
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
Origin:
before 1000; Middle English anon, anoon, Old English on āne in one (course), i.e., straightaway
before 1000; Middle English anon, anoon, Old English on āne in one (course), i.e., straightaway
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adverb
1.
at all times; always: an ever-present danger; He is ever ready to find fault.
2.
continuously: ever since then.
3.
at any time: Have you ever seen anything like it?
4.
in any possible case; by any chance; at all (often used to intensify or emphasize a phrase or an emotional reaction as surprise or impatience): How did you ever manage to do it? If the band ever plays again, we will dance.
adjective
Idioms5.
South Midland and Southern U.S. every: She rises early ever morning.
6.
ever and again, now and then; from time to time. Also, Literary, ever and anon.
7.
ever so, to a great extent or degree; exceedingly: They were ever so kind to me.
Origin:
before 1000; Middle English; Old English ǣfre
before 1000; Middle English; Old English ǣfre
Antonyms
1. never.
1. never.
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