everlastingly
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Definition
Adverb 1. For a limitless time; eternally; in a way that lasts forever. This describes an action or state that continues without end. 2. In a seemingly endless or extremely persistent manner; continually. This describes an action that repeats or continues for a very long, often tiresome, time.
Usage Examples
In the sense of 'eternally':
- The stars seem to shine everlastingly. (The stars appear to shine for an infinite duration.)
- They promised to love each other everlastingly. (They made a vow to love each other for all time.)
In the sense of 'continually' or 'persistently':
- The child everlastingly asked "why?" (The child asked "why?" in a constant, repeated manner.)
- He complained everlastingly about the weather. (He complained about the weather without stopping.)
Advanced Usage
- "Everlastingly" is often used in literary, religious, or formal contexts when describing eternal concepts.
- In informal contexts, it can be used for emphasis to express that something is annoyingly constant or repetitive.
Variants and Related Words
- Everlasting (adjective): Lasting forever or for a very long time.
- They searched for everlasting peace.
- Evermore (adverb): (Literary) For all future time; forever.
- I will remember you evermore.
Synonyms
- Eternally: For all time; without ever ending.
- Perpetually: In a way that never ends or changes; constantly.
- Endlessly: In a way that seems to have no end.
- Constantly: Continuously over a period of time; always.
Antonyms
- Temporarily: For a limited period of time; not permanently.
- Briefly: For a short time.
- Intermittently: Stopping and starting at irregular intervals.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Everlastingly grateful": Extremely and permanently thankful.
- I am everlastingly grateful for your help.
- "To last everlastingly": To endure forever.
- Nothing made by human hands can last everlastingly.
Adverb
- for a limitless time
- no one can live forever
- brightly beams our Father's mercy from his lighthouse evermore- P.P.Bliss