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Definition of never - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
frequencynot happening at any time or in any situation
- I have never seen snow.
- She never misses her morning run, even on holidays.
- If you never try, you'll never know what might happen.
Expressions with never
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not repeating a past action
She promised never again to lie to her friends.
do not worry about it
Never mind, it's not important.
do not worry or be afraid
Never fear, help is on the way.
doing something late is better than not doing it
He finally apologized, better late than never.
elephants have excellent memory
It's true that elephants never forget, they remember places and faces.
expresses uncertainty about future events or outcomes
You never can tell what will happen next.
continue trying despite difficulties
She will never give up on her dreams.
always supports or helps without causing disappointment
She never lets you down when you need help..
continue moving forward without regret or hesitation
After starting his new job, he decided to never look back.
at any time, action can still be taken
It's never too late to learn a new skill.
learning is possible at any age
Grandma started painting at 70, proving you're never too old to learn.
act right away or miss the only chance
It's now or never if you want to join.
expresses uncertainty about future events or outcomes
You can never tell what the weather will be like.
expresses uncertainty about future events or outcomes
You never know what might happen tomorrow.
used to introduce surprising information
You'll never guess who I saw today.
said of a person who has potential that is never fulfilled
He was always a bridesmaid, never a bride in his career.
city known for its constant activity
New York is often called the city that never sleeps.
express that a thought did not occur to someone at all
It never crossed her mind to ask for help.
always exciting or interesting without any dull moments
The festival was never a boring moment for the visitors.
stand firm in one's position
He will never back down in an argument.
emphasizes something will never happen
She would never in a hundred years betray him.
absolutely not happening or possible under any circumstances
I would never in a million years agree to that plan.
don't say something is impossible
When it comes to technology, never say never.
did not sleep at all during a period
I was so nervous I never slept a wink.
Origin of never
Old English, næfre (not ever)
Terms with never included in their meaning
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initial experience
never done or experienced before
rarely
almost never happening
condition
never except when a specific condition is met
item condition
in perfect condition, almost like it was never used
rarely used
almost never utilized or employed
eternal affection
love that never ends or diminishes
emphasis
emphasizes something has never happened at all
never happened
at no time during a period or event
mathematics
equidistant at all points, never intersecting
sexuality
person who has never had sexual intercourse
record milestone
achievement never done before
aggressive behavior
appearing aggressive but never actually combative
insincere person
person who says things but never does them
never happened
not even once during a time or process
behavior
sound threatening or strict yet never carry out real harm
dismissal
never mind
new record
used to say something has never happened before
endless problem
a situation or problem that seems to never stop or finish
constant disturbance
state of never having quiet or calm time
impossibility
never happening while someone is alive
single event
happening or allowed just one time and never again
conditional
never except when a condition is met
energy perseverance
never getting tired or giving up when working hard
never
not in any situation or condition
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- French:jamais, ...
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- Chinese:从不, ...
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- Hindi:कभी नहीं, ...
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