First Known Use: before 12th century
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never
adverb nev·er \ˈne-vər\
: not ever : not at any time
—used to express surprise, doubt, or disbelief
—used to say that you did not do something
Full Definition of NEVER
1
: not ever : at no time <I never met her>
2
: not in any degree : not under any condition <never the wiser for his experience>
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Origin of NEVER
Middle English, from Old English nǣfre, from ne not + ǣfre ever — more at no
Related to NEVER
- Synonyms
- ne'er
- Antonyms
- always, constantly, continuously, endlessly, ever, forever, perpetually
NEVER Defined for Kids
never
adverb nev·er \ˈne-vər\
Definition of NEVER for Kids
1
: not ever : at no time <He never said he was innocent.>
2
: not to any extent or in any way <Never fear, I have the solution.>
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