forever

Word parts

for + ever

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /fərˈɛvɚ/
• SAMPA: /f@r"Ev@`/

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Preposition

Preposition forever

1. If something lasts forever it will never go away or it will last for a very long time.

   I think the sun will last forever.

   I will love you forever and ever.

Noun

Singular forever

Plural none

1. (uncountable) a long time

   It took forever for me to walk to work.