ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Never

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈnɛv.ə/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Never is an adverb meaning At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.

Meaning

At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.

More Meanings

  1. Not at any other time; not on any other occasion; not previously.
  2. (colloquial) Negative particle (used to negate verbs in the simple past tense; also used absolutely).
  3. (Manglish, Singlish, auxiliary) Did not; didn't.
  4. A statement of defiance

Example Sentences

I'll never not like you.
I finally finished, and I never do wanna do it again.
We were at the same college, but happened never to meet.
Why should I love this Gentleman? Tis odds / He never will affect me;

Word Forms

Synonyms for never

Depending on context, synonyms include ne'er.

Antonyms for never

Common opposites include always, consistently, constantly, continually, continuously, ever.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include not, neither, impossible, only, still, nothing.

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