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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