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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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Is anyone confident that this wealth of information about us will never be abused?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Walker, of all people, wrote that the Supreme Court has never closed off this route to relief, leaving states free to pursue it.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

But Jamie has never shown any jealousy towards his younger sibling, and their mutual affection has often been in evidence.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Snap has grown revenue quickly since going public in 2017, but the company has never reported an annual net profit, posting a loss of $460 million in 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

“I never meant to . . . squash your interests or force you into a subject you hate.”

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

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