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adverb

fə-ˈre-vər How to pronounce forever (audio)
Definition of forevernext
1
as in permanently
for all time we'll be best friends forever

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2
as in constantly
on every relevant occasion he is forever reminding me to wear my hat and gloves in cold weather

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forever

2 of 2

noun

as in months
a long or seemingly long period of time it took forever to fill out all the forms

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Recent Examples of forever
Adverb
To hold adults forever responsible for their words — not actions — as teenagers is an exercise in cruelty. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 And then around ’98, when William made this decision that fractured the community forever, the well-meaning adults separated the genders. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
Printed with thermochromic ink, the stamp reveals a second image of the moon when a finger is pressed to it, and a sheet of 16 Forever stamps features a map of the eclipse path. — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2017 Forever is gonna start aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas Monday with a concert of lunar proportions. — Chabeli Herrera, miamiherald, 17 Aug. 2017 See All Example Sentences for forever
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forever
  1. permanently
  2. constantly
  3. long
  4. always
  5. continually
  6. eternity
  7. eternally
  8. consistently
Adverb
  • At the end of the 2026-27 school year, Black Bob, Heritage, Scarborough, Tomahawk and Walnut Grove elementary schools, and Indian Trial Middle School, will close permanently.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026
  • An expansive public plaza surrounding Los Angeles’s recently opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will be permanently fenced off, reports the Los Angeles Times.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of permanently
Adverb
  • Because of the data center being built in his backyard, Butters’ television loses power constantly, leaving him unable to relax and watch his beloved videos.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The solution is a lot of morphine and a lot of rest, both of which Cathy undertakes with Adam constantly (and chastely) by her side.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of constantly
Noun
  • The 49ers have played from ahead in each of their three games, minimizing obvious passing situations and third-and-longs.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • This is the story of JAŸ-Z in 8, a new long but guarded eight-part HBO docuseries about the rapper directed and produced by Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of long
Adverb
  • Lucy’s always been a hard vocalist to classify, intensely emotive but largely separate from the monster-growl arms race.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
  • But even in this serious conversation, Angie can always give us a moment of comic relief (intentionally or not).
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • Davis said the brand continually adapted its business while hoping the broader industry would eventually change alongside it.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • In her article, Craven continually references Rowling as a victim of abuse.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of continually
Noun
  • Aside from The Royale, Swift also wore her 10-carat engagement ring and her $16,000 wedding ring, a diamond eternity band thought to weigh approximately one carat.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Maiava’s average time to throw while under pressure so far this season is nearly four seconds, which, by Big Ten standards, is an eternity.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of eternity
Adverb
  • Love eternally embraces all, Truth reveals goodness, Mind directs us, and Principle governs us.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But the band’s sonic palette has gradually expanded to include synths, horns, and strings, with McCaughan’s lyrics getting more personal as well as more pointedly political over time even as his voice remains an eternally youthful yelp.
    — Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of eternally
Adverb
  • Roosevelt’s patrician upbringing, as well as ties to her husband’s career, led to certain frictions between the two, with Murray consistently urging the First Lady to act on behalf of Black Americans and other oppressed peoples.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Anchored by Adam Fox on the blue line and world-class play in net from Igor Shesterkin, the Rangers consistently limit dynamic scoring opportunities.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistently

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“Forever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forever. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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