What is the meaning of the word "more than ever"?

Definitions:

  1. A phrase used to emphasize that something is happening to a greater degree, extent, or intensity than at any previous time. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • In these challenging times, we need to support each other more than ever. copy to clipboard
  2. Suggests that the current situation surpasses any prior instances in significance or intensity. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • During the pandemic, healthcare workers were needed more than ever to manage the crisis. copy to clipboard

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