Meaning & Definition of word "Never"

Never

/ˈnɛvər/

1. At no time in the past or future; not ever.
- Example: I have never been to Europe.
2. Not at all; not under any circumstances.
- Example: She never agreed to those terms.
3. Used to emphasize the impossibility of something happening.
- Example: He will never finish that project on time.
4. At no time; not in the past, present, or future.
- Example: They never returned my call.

●Old English 'ne' (not) + 'ever' (ever).

never again:

Indicates that something will not happen a second time.

never say never:

A phrase suggesting that one should not assume something is impossible.

never you mind:

A phrase implying that the listener should not worry about something.

never-ending:

Something that seems to continue for a very long time without stopping.

ever:

At any time; used in questions or negative phrases.

always:

At all times; on all occasions.

forever:

For all future time; for always.

seldom:

Not often; rarely.

Meaning: Never ever

● Example Sentence: I'm never ever gonna go back there.

Meaning: Never say never

● Example Sentence: I thought I’d never try skydiving, but never say never!