evermore

American

[ev-er-mawr, -mohr] / ˌɛv ərˈmɔr, -ˈmoʊr /

adverb

always; continually; forever.
at all future times; henceforth.

evermore British

/ ˌɛvəˈmɔː /

adverb

(often preceded by for) all time to come

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Etymology

Origin of evermore

First recorded in 1175–1225, evermore is from the Middle English word evermor. See ever, more

Vocabulary lists containing evermore

"The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Raven"

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Example Sentences

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Quitting requires both ignoring that urge and going against a society that historically has reinforced, rather than condemned, the accumulation of evermore items, Preston said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

They wanted new, evermore costly kits — and the hobby became far more expensive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2024

If the press deigns to show them to us, we’ll see evermore flagrant displays of cognitive decline, and more often.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2024

“Rather, I would say that it’s a deepening and perhaps refining of a language so that it speaks in evermore poetic ways.”

From New York Times • May 25, 2023

Let your name evermore be a light to those who loved you.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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