Spell Bee Word: ever

Basic Details

Word: Ever

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: At any time; always; continuously or repeatedly.

Synonyms: Always, perpetually, endlessly, continually

Antonyms: Never, not once

Idioms and Phrases

1. Ever and anon: Means "from time to time." Example: "He visits the countryside ever and anon to relax."
2. Ever after: Means "for the rest of time" or "happily from then on." Example: "They lived happily ever after."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Have you ever been to the Eiffel Tower?

Example 2: She is ever cheerful, no matter the situation.

Example 3: Technology is ever-changing and evolving rapidly.

Fun Fact

The word "ever" originates from Old English "ǣfre," meaning "at any time," and has been used for centuries to emphasize time or continuity.

Famous Quote

"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "ever" mean?

a) Never
b) At any time
c) Sometimes
d) Only once

Answer: b) At any time

2. Which of these is a synonym of "ever"?

a) Never
b) Perpetually
c) Rarely
d) Occasionally

Answer: b) Perpetually

3. Which is an antonym of "ever"?

a) Always
b) Continuously
c) Never
d) Endlessly

Answer: c) Never

4. Which sentence uses "ever" correctly?

a) Have you ever seen a shooting star?
b) He ever eats breakfast at night.
c) She ever walks to work yesterday.
d) I ever want to go yesterday.

Answer: a) Have you ever seen a shooting star?

5. What does the phrase "ever after" mean?

a) From now on, forever
b) Sometimes
c) Never again
d) Until next week

Answer: a) From now on, forever