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never

[nev-er] / ˈnɛv ər /
ADVERB
not at any time
Synonyms
WEAK
at no time don't hold your breath forget it nevermore no way not at all not ever not in any way not in the least not on your life not under any condition
Antonyms
WEAK
always forever

Example Sentences

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“It has lost its Energy, Vitality, and Strength. People are leaving that would never have even thought of doing so!”

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Shamefully, the court has never cited any Black figure from Reconstruction—not even Frederick Douglass—in a majority opinion.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

We will never know, but the description had to be of material difference to what the pictures showed for the VAR to get involved.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Unless you ask a question, you’ll never find out about someone’s background.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Sure, his siblings would tag along sometimes, but they were never a nuisance.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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