adverb

forever

For all time or for a seemingly endless period.

I want to remember this evening with my friends forever.

Etymology

The phrase joins for with ever, meaning at all times. Written as one word, it expresses unending duration or an exaggeratedly long stretch of time.

More examples

  • It takes forever to find parking near the stadium.
  • We are forever grateful for your help.
  • You can't keep putting off that decision forever.

Similar words

eternally
Emphasizes endless existence, often in religious or poetic contexts.
endlessly
Emphasizes continuing without an apparent end, often suggesting repetition.