at all times; all the time and on every occasion; "I will always be there to help you"; "always arrives on time"; "there is always some pollution in the air"; "ever hoping to strike it rich"; "ever busy"
Used in a Sentence
e'er
How to use e'er in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for e'er.
Editorial note
And, of course being a Scot, Robert Burns: What though on hamely fare we dine, Wear hoddin grey, an' a that; Gie fools their silks, and knaves their wine; A Man's a Man for a' that: For a' that, and a' that, Their tinsel show, an' a' that; The honest man, tho' e'er sae poor, Is king o' men for a' that. and: By oppression's woes and pains!
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Quick take
at all times; all the time and on every occasion; "I will always be there to help you"; "always arrives on time"; "there is always some pollution in the air"; "ever hoping to strike it rich"; "ever busy"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of e'er gathered in one view.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for e'er.
adverb
at all times; all the time and on every occasion; "I will always be there to help you"; "always arrives on time"; "there is always some pollution in the air"; "ever hoping to strike it rich"; "ever busy"
Example sentences
And, of course being a Scot, Robert Burns: What though on hamely fare we dine, Wear hoddin grey, an' a that; Gie fools their silks, and knaves their wine; A Man's a Man for a' that: For a' that, and a' that, Their tinsel show, an' a' that; The honest man, tho' e'er sae poor, Is king o' men for a' that. and: By oppression's woes and pains!
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use e'er in a sentence?
And, of course being a Scot, Robert Burns: What though on hamely fare we dine, Wear hoddin grey, an' a that; Gie fools their silks, and knaves their wine; A Man's a Man for a' that: For a' that, and a' that, Their tinsel show, an' a' that; The honest man, tho' e'er sae poor, Is king o' men for a' that. and: By oppression's woes and pains!
What does e'er mean?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion; "I will always be there to help you"; "always arrives on time"; "there is always some pollution in the air"; "ever hoping to strike it rich"; "ever busy"
What part of speech is e'er?
e'er is commonly used as adverb.