Ever
Ever adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: it's been ever so long since we've seen you
Little
Little adverb - Not often.
Usage example: he's been studying very little for the bar exam
Nearby Word: littleness
Both words in one sentence
- All he ever wanted was a little love and affection, but did you ever give it to him?
Source: Theatre / Spamalot -
Because I'm the toughest, I'm the meanest, I'm the nastiest little man God ever put on this earth!
Source: Little People Are Surreal - In fact, ever since Path of Radiance, this trope has been in play with Mist, Ike's adorable little sister who has enough innocence and purity to keep the Lehran Medallion at bay.
Source: Little Sister Heroine
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