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for ever and ever

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fɚ ˌɛvɚ ən ˈɛvɚ/ · UK /fər ˌevər ən ˈevə/

for ever and ever means: For all the time to come, or for what feels like a very long time.

adverb

ALWAYS CONTINUINGB1

For all the time to come, or for what feels like a very long time.

  • I’ll love you for ever and ever.
  • The children wanted to stay there for ever and ever.
  • It felt as though the meeting lasted for ever and ever.

Similar words: forever, always

Common phrases: for ever and ever, for ever and ever

ETERNALLYC1

Throughout all time, without a beginning or an end.

  • God exists for ever and ever.
  • They believe divine love endures for ever and ever.
  • The prayer praises a glory that shines for ever and ever.

Similar words: eternally, everlastingly

Common phrases: for ever and ever, for ever and ever

Questions about for ever and ever

What does for ever and ever mean?

For all the time to come, or for what feels like a very long time.

What is for ever and ever in other languages?

Türkçe: sonsuza dek · Español: para siempre · Français: pour toujours · Deutsch: für immer und ewig · Italiano: per sempre · 日本語: 永遠に

How do you pronounce for ever and ever?

In American English /fɚ ˌɛvɚ ən ˈɛvɚ/; in British English /fər ˌevər ən ˈevə/.

How do you use for ever and ever in a sentence?

I’ll love you for ever and ever. The children wanted to stay there for ever and ever.

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