Question
is torture ever justified?
what does the use of the word 'ever' imply?
what does the use of the word 'ever' imply?
Answers
bobpursley
Could it lead to the "greater good"? What does "greater good" imply? I suspect your professor is not looking for the answer, but the argument you present.
SraJMcGin
Did you try a good dictionary?
Main Entry: ev·er
Pronunciation: 'e-v&r
Function: adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English [AE]fre
Date: before 12th century
1 : ALWAYS <ever striving to improve> <the ever-increasing population>
2 a : at any time <more than ever before> b : in any way <how can I ever thank you>
3 : — used as an intensive <looks ever so angry> <am I ever happy to see you>
Sra
Main Entry: ev·er
Pronunciation: 'e-v&r
Function: adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English [AE]fre
Date: before 12th century
1 : ALWAYS <ever striving to improve> <the ever-increasing population>
2 a : at any time <more than ever before> b : in any way <how can I ever thank you>
3 : — used as an intensive <looks ever so angry> <am I ever happy to see you>
Sra