The difference between Eternally and Ever

When used as adverbs, eternally means for eternity, whereas ever means always, frequently, forever.


Ever is also adjective with the meaning: occurring at any time, occurring even but once during a timespan.

check bellow for the other definitions of Eternally and Ever

  1. Eternally as an adverb:

    For eternity; forever.

    Examples:

    "I shall be eternally grateful for your assistance."

  2. Eternally as an adverb:

    Unceasingly, recurringly.

  1. Ever as an adverb:

    Always, frequently, forever.

    Examples:

    "It was ever thus."

  2. Ever as an adverb:

    At any time.

    Examples:

    "If that ever happens, we’re in deep trouble"

    "He's back and better than ever."

  3. Ever as an adverb:

    In any way.

    Examples:

    "How can I ever get there in time?"

  4. Ever as an adverb (informal):

    Examples:

    "Was I ever glad to see you!"

    "Did I ever!"

  1. Ever as an adjective (epidemiology):

    Occurring at any time, occurring even but once during a timespan.

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