never

Adverb · English

Meaning 1

at no time in the past or future; on no occasion

(at no time)

Example

I never eat meat because I am a vegetarian.

Meaning 2

not at all; certainly not

(certainly not (emphatic))

Example

Well, I never expected to see you here!

Synonyms

at no time, not ever, not at all, under no circumstances

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