Never Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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never
nev-er
Definitions
in negative sentences
not at any time; not on any occasion
Synonyms
at no time, not ever.
Examples of usage
- I never drink coffee in the evening.
- He never forgets to call his mother on Sundays.
referring to a past event
not at any time in the past; not in the past and not now
Synonyms
never before, not once.
Examples of usage
- She has never been to France.
- I have never seen such a beautiful sunset before.
Translations
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Quick facts about “never”
Never is a 2-syllable adverb and noun (nev-er). It is pronounced /ˈnɛvɝ/ in American English and /nˈɛvɐ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 3 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #147 among the most common English words.
Origin of 'never'
The word 'never' originated from Middle English 'never', which is a contraction of 'ne' (not) and 'ever'. It has been used in English since the 12th century. The negative adverb 'never' has been a common part of the English language, used to indicate the absence of time or occurrence. Over the years, it has become a fundamental word in expressing negation and denial in various contexts.
Rhymes
Never rhymes with forever, however, ever, whatever, whenever, wherever, whatsoever and lever.