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Never but never

🇬🇧 UK //ˈnɛvər bʌt ˈnɛvər// 🇺🇸 US //ˈnɛvər bʌt ˈnɛvər//

Meaning of Never but never

An emphatic way to say something will not happen at all.

In simple words: A strong phrase emphasizing 'never' more than once.

Never but never in a sentence

• I will never but never go back to that restaurant.
• She said she would never but never lend him her book.
• They promised to never but never tell my secret.
• I'll never but never forgive you for that mistake.
• You should never but never try to cheat on the exam.

How to use Never but never

Use in informal speech or writing to emphasize that something will not happen. Avoid in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

never but never + verb

Memory hint

Think of 'never' as a strong fence - 'but never' adds another fence.

Related words

Collocations with Never but never

• never but never say
• never but never do
• never but never promise
• never but never agree
• never but never hope

Synonyms for Never but never

• never
• not at all
• under no circumstances
• absolutely never
• definitely not

Common mistakes with Never but never

• Using it in a formal context where it sounds too dramatic.
• Confusing it with 'never ever', which has a similar meaning but a different tone.
• Omitting the second 'never' which changes the emphasis.

Frequently asked questions about Never but never

What does Never but never mean?

A strong phrase emphasizing 'never' more than once.

What is the definition of Never but never?

An emphatic way to say something will not happen at all.

How do you use Never but never in a sentence?

I will never but never go back to that restaurant.

Can you give another example of Never but never?

She said she would never but never lend him her book.

What are synonyms for Never but never?

Common alternatives include never, not at all, under no circumstances, absolutely never, definitely not.

What words go with Never but never?

It commonly pairs with never but never say, never but never do, never but never promise, never but never agree, never but never hope.

What are common mistakes when using Never but never?

Using it in a formal context where it sounds too dramatic. Confusing it with 'never ever', which has a similar meaning but a different tone. Omitting the second 'never' which changes the emphasis.

How do you pronounce Never but never?

US: //ˈnɛvər bʌt ˈnɛvər//, UK: //ˈnɛvər bʌt ˈnɛvər//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Never but never formal or informal?

"Never but never" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Never but never?

Use in informal speech or writing to emphasize that something will not happen. Avoid in formal contexts.