As a Noun: 1. Time without an end, or a state of existence that is outside time, especially the state which some people believe they will pass into after they have died. English = eternity. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be something that continues for a very long time, if not without ever ending. English = (be) eternal, (be) everlasting. As Modifier: 1. Used immediately after a verb to mean that the action continues for a very long time, if not without ever ending. English = for ever, for ever and ever, eternally. 2. Used immediately before a verb in questions to ask if the action has happened at any time, at least once. English = ever.