adverb
evermore
eh-vuh-MAW
Evermore (adverb) means Forever; for all time to come. Example: “He vowed to love her evermore.”
adverb
1
Forever; for all time to come.
"He vowed to love her evermore."
2
From now on, at any point in the future.
"The treaty was meant to keep the two nations at peace evermore."
How to use evermore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA poetic, old-fashioned way of saying "forever."
When to use it
Mostly literary or poetic; rare in ordinary conversation.
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Etymology
From Middle English evermore, from ever + more.
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What does “evermore” mean?
The word “evermore” means forever; for all time to come. In plain terms, a poetic, old-fashioned way of saying "forever.".
How do you pronounce “evermore”?
“Evermore” is pronounced eh-vuh-MAW (/ˌɛvɚˈmoɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “evermore” in a sentence?
Here is “evermore” used in a sentence: “He vowed to love her evermore.”
What part of speech is “evermore”?
“Evermore” is an adverb.
Where does the word “evermore” come from?
The word “evermore” comes from Middle English. From Middle English evermore, from ever + more.
How many meanings does “evermore” have?
“Evermore” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: forever; for all time to come.
