Forever — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb noun adjective /fə-ˈre-vər/ for·ev·er

Meaning & Definition of Forever

Forever (adverb)

  1. for a limitless time, for all time
  2. for a very long time
  3. at all times, continually

Forever (noun)

  1. a seemingly interminable time, excessively long

Forever (adjective)

  1. not temporary or changing, permanent; especially, of, relating to, or being a lifelong relationship

Forever (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. for all time

    "we'll be best friends forever"

    similar: always, aye, e'er, eternally, ever, everlastingly, evermore, forevermore, indelibly, permanently, perpetually, for good, for keeps
    related: enduringly, long, perennially
    opposite: ne'er, never, nevermore
    near: once

  2. on every relevant occasion

    "he is forever reminding me to wear my hat and gloves in cold weather"

    similar: always, aye, consistently, constantly, continually, ever, incessantly, invariably, night and day, perpetually, unfailingly, at every turn
    related: commonly, frequently, oft, often, oftentimes, recurrently, repeatedly, continuously, steadily, uninterruptedly, unremittingly, dependably, generally, habitually, normally, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, typically, usually, inevitably, eternally, everlastingly
    opposite: ne'er, never
    near: intermittently, occasionally, periodically, sometimes, sporadically, infrequently, rarely, seldom, unusually, variously

Forever (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a long or seemingly long period of time

    "it took forever to fill out all the forms"

    similar: age, blue moon, coon's age, cycle, donkey's years (chiefly British), eon, eternity, long, months, moon
    related: infinity, lifetime
    near: flash, instant, jiffy, minute, moment, second, shake, split second, trice, twinkle, twinkling, wink, microsecond, nanosecond

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Forever

The most common words with a similar meaning to Forever:

Chiefly British: donkey's years
always, aye, e'er, eternally, ever, everlastingly, evermore, forevermore, indelibly, permanently, perpetually, consistently, constantly, continually, incessantly, invariably, night and day, unfailingly, for good, for keeps, at every turn, age, blue moon, coon's age, cycle, eon, eternity, long, months, moon

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Forever

Words with the opposite meaning of Forever:

ne'er, never, nevermore

Related Words for Forever

enduringly, perennially, commonly, frequently, oft, often, oftentimes, recurrently, repeatedly, continuously, steadily, uninterruptedly, unremittingly, dependably, generally, habitually, normally, ordinarily, regularly, routinely, typically, usually, inevitably, infinity, lifetime

Near Antonyms of Forever

once, intermittently, occasionally, periodically, sometimes, sporadically, infrequently, rarely, seldom, unusually, variously, flash, instant, jiffy, minute, moment, second, shake, split second, trice, twinkle, twinkling, wink, microsecond, nanosecond

Origin & Etymology of Forever

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Forever

Words & Phrases Containing Forever

forever chemical, live-forever

Frequently Asked Questions about Forever

What does "Forever" mean?

"Forever" means for a limitless time, for all time. As an an adverb, a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: for a limitless time, for all time. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Forever"?

Other words for "Forever" include always, aye, e'er, eternally, ever, everlastingly, evermore and forevermore. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Forever" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Forever"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Forever". Common alternatives include always, aye, e'er, eternally, ever, everlastingly, evermore, forevermore, indelibly and permanently.

What is the opposite of "Forever"?

Antonyms of "Forever" include ne'er, never and nevermore. Near antonyms include once, intermittently, occasionally and periodically.

How do you use "Forever" in a sentence?

Examples of "Forever" in a sentence: "we'll be best friends forever"; "he is forever reminding me to wear my hat and gloves in cold weather"; "it took forever to fill out all the forms".

Is "Forever" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Forever" can be used as an adverb, a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Forever" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Forever" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Forever"?

"Forever" is pronounced /fə-ˈre-vər/ and divided into syllables as for·ev·er.