ever-present
|ev-er-pres-ent|
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/ˈɛvər ˈprɛzənt/
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/ˈɛvə ˈprɛzənt/
always existing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ever-present' originates from the combination of 'ever,' meaning 'at all times,' and 'present,' meaning 'existing or occurring now.'
Historical Evolution
'ever' and 'present' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'ever-present' has been used to describe something that is always there.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'always existing,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
always present or existing; constantly occurring or encountered.
The ever-present noise of the city can be overwhelming.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35