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forever Meaning & Definition

What Does Forever Mean?

Forever is used as a noun meaning An extremely long time. It can also mean A mythical time in the infinite future that will never come. As an adjective, it means Permanent, lasting. As an adverb, it means (duration) For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time.

Forever Definition (Noun)

  1. An extremely long time.

    I haven't seen him in forever!

  2. A mythical time in the infinite future that will never come.

    Sure, I'd be happy to meet with you on the 12th of forever.

Forever as an Adjective

  1. Permanent, lasting

Forever as an Adverb

  1. (duration) For all time, for all eternity; for a lifetime; for an infinite amount of time.

    I shall love you forever.

  2. (duration) For a very long time, a seeming eternity.

    We had to wait forever to get inside.

  3. (frequency) Constantly or frequently.

    You are forever nagging me.

Synonyms of Forever

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Forever in a Sentence

I haven't seen him in forever!

Sure, I'd be happy to meet with you on the 12th of forever.

I shall love you forever.

We had to wait forever to get inside.

You are forever nagging me.

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