never
word
/ˈnɛvɝ/
NEV-er
/nˈɛvɐ/
NEV-uh
Definition
At no time in the past or future; not ever.
Usage & Nuances
Used in negative sentences to emphasize that something has not happened at any time. Often used in a strong or absolute sense. It can appear alone or with auxiliary verbs (e.g., have never, will never). Commonly confused with 'ever,' which is used in questions or positive statements.
Spanish: nuncaPortuguese (BR): nuncaPortuguese (PT): nuncaChinese (Simplified): 从不Chinese (Traditional): 從不Hindi: कभी नहींArabic: أبداBengali: কখনোই - কখনও নাRussian: никогдаJapanese: 決して - 一度もVietnamese: không bao giờKorean: 절대 - 결코Turkish: asla - hiçUrdu: کبھی نہیںIndonesian: tidak pernah
Example Sentences
She will never forget her first trip abroad.
basic
We should never give up on our dreams.
basic
He’s never been late to work, which is impressive.
natural
I’ll never forget how kind you were to me.
natural
They’ve never met in person before today.
natural
I have never seen a rainbow before.
basic