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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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Never mind finding a publishing house interested in buying a first-time novel about working at a magazine or a film studio making a movie about it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Never expected Everton to take anything tonight but they played really well.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

"Never say die, simple as that," said Detroit's Cade Cunningham, who top scored in the match with 32 points.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Never mind that it isn’t even his party to reschedule.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

“Pobrecito, blinded and moving so fast he could never slow down. Never able to find his mother.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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