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ever such (a) — ever so/ever such (a)/british spoken phrase used before an adjective or adverb to mean ‘very’ It was ever so kind of you to invite us. They’re ever such nice people. She’s ever such a good dancer. Usage note … Useful english dictionary
ever ever such a — ˈever so/ˈever such a idiom (informal, especially BrE) very; really • He looks ever so smart. • She s ever such a nice woman … Useful english dictionary
such — [ sʌtʃ ] function word *** Such can be used in the following ways: as a predeterminer (followed by a or an and a singular noun): She s such an intelligent woman. It was such a shame that you couldn t be with us. as a determiner (followed by a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
ever — ► ADVERB 1) at any time. 2) used in comparisons for emphasis: better than ever. 3) always. 4) increasingly; constantly: ever larger sums. 5) used for emphasis in questions expressing astonishment: why ever did you do it? ● ever and anon … English terms dictionary
ever — 1. as intensifier. In informal conversation ever is sometimes used as an intensifier immediately after an interrogative word such as who, what, why, etc.: Who ever can that be? / What ever did you say to him? / Why ever should you think that?… … Modern English usage
ever such — ► ever so (or such) Brit. informal very; very much. Main Entry: ↑ever … English terms dictionary
ever such a — (informal) A very • • • Main Entry: ↑ever … Useful english dictionary
Such, Such Were the Joys — is a long autobiographical essay by English writer George Orwell, written in the 1940 s, but not published until 1952, after the author s death. It tells a story based on Orwell s experiences, between the ages of eight and thirteen in the years… … Wikipedia
ever so (or such) Brit. — ever so (or such) Brit. informal very; very much. → eventuate in … English new terms dictionary
ever so — ► ever so (or such) Brit. informal very; very much. Main Entry: ↑ever … English terms dictionary
