e'er

adverb

ˈer How to pronounce e'er (audio)
Definition of e'ernext
as in always
for all time an act of heroism for which the nation will e'er be grateful

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for e'er
  1. always
  2. forever
  3. permanently
Adverb
  • MacKinnon is the league’s best player, a hockey robot, who has always been more concerned about winning than feelings.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Disposable batteries are almost always going to outlive rechargeable batteries, but this headlamp wouldn’t quit.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of always
Adverb
  • Now, a reality that seemed forever on the verge of dissolving tips into something resembling magical realism.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
  • There are lots of boys who are looking for their forever family.
    Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of forever
Adverb
  • The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania says filling out a change-of-address form does not necessarily mean a voter has moved out of the state permanently — those forms can also be used to get mail forwarded.
    Mark Scolforo, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But most experts support staying in standard time permanently over daylight saving time.
    Kelly Tyko, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of permanently
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