Cool MateMeaning of Never
In simple words: Not ever; at no time.
Never in a sentence
- I never eat breakfast in the morning.
- She never goes to bed before 10 PM.
- We will never forget this amazing trip.
- He never tells lies; he's always honest.
- They never play outside when it rains.
How to use Never
Use 'never' to describe things that do not happen at all. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but avoid using it in a positive statement.
Grammar pattern
never + verb
Memory hint
Think of a 'never-ending story' that doesn’t have a conclusion.
Related words
Collocations with Never
- never again
- never before
- never going to
Synonyms for Never
- not ever
- at no time
- on no occasion
Common mistakes with Never
- Using 'never' with positive verbs (e.g., 'I never eat breakfast' is correct, 'I never eat' is incorrect if breakfast is intended).
- Confusing 'never' with 'ever' in questions.
- Using 'never' instead of 'not' in negation.
Never appears in
Never in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أبدًا
لا أبدًا؛ في أي وقت.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কখনো না
কখনো না; কোনো সময়েই না।
- GermanDeutsch
Nie
Nicht jemals; zu keiner Zeit.
- SpanishEspañol
Nunca
Nunca; en ningún momento.
- Persianفارسی
هرگز، هیچوقت
اصلا؛ هیچ وقت.
- FrenchFrançais
Jamais
Pas du tout ; jamais.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कभी नहीं
कभी नहीं; किसी भी समय नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Mai
Mai; in nessun momento.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Nunca
De jeito nenhum; em tempo algum.
- RussianРусский
Никогда
Никогда; ни разу.
- Urduاردو
کبھی نہیں
کبھی نہیں؛ کسی بھی وقت نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
从不
从来没有；在任何时候都没有。
More words like Never
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Never
What does Never mean?
Not ever; at no time.
What is the definition of Never?
not at any time; not on any occasion
How do you use Never in a sentence?
I never eat breakfast in the morning.
Can you give another example of Never?
She never goes to bed before 10 PM.
What are synonyms for Never?
Common alternatives include not ever, at no time, on no occasion.
What is the opposite of Never?
Opposite meanings include always, forever.
What words go with Never?
It commonly pairs with never again, never before, never going to.
What are common mistakes when using Never?
Using 'never' with positive verbs (e.g., 'I never eat breakfast' is correct, 'I never eat' is incorrect if breakfast is intended). Confusing 'never' with 'ever' in questions. Using 'never' instead of 'not' in negation.
How do you pronounce Never?
US: /["/ˈnevər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈnevə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Never?
Use 'never' to describe things that do not happen at all. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but avoid using it in a positive statement.
What CEFR level is Never?
"Never" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.