Evermore
/ˈɛv.ər.mɔːr/noun
At any time in the future; forever.
Did you know?In ancient texts, 'evermore' was often associated with promises made in rituals, binding the speaker to their word for eternity.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
Old English
ēfre māre
“Always more, perpetually.”
Middle English
Middle English
evermore
“Forever, for all time.”
14th Century
Middle English
evermore
“For eternity; in a poetic context often linked to love.”
Modern English
English
evermore
“A term used to signify unending time, often in literary works.”
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