never
/ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/
UK: /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/
NƐV · ə(ɹ) (2 syllables)
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Definition
At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.
Etymology
From Middle English nevere, navere, nævere, from Old English nǣfre (“never”), equivalent to ne + ever.
Example Sentences
- "I finally finished, and I never do wanna do it again."
- "We were at the same college, but happened never to meet."
- "I'll never not like you."
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