Never

/ˈnɛvər/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

At no time in the past or future; not ever.

I have never been to Europe.

Not at all; not under any circumstances.

She never agreed to those terms.

Used to emphasize the impossibility of something happening.

He will never finish that project on time.

At no time; not in the past, present, or future.

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.

Never ever

I'm never ever gonna go back there.

Never say never

I thought I’d never try skydiving, but never say never!