1
: not ever : at no time
I never met her
2
: not in any degree : not under any condition
never the wiser for his experience
Examples of never in a Sentence
I will never shop at that store again.
I have never seen that happen before.
That man has never heard of you.
We will never forget what we saw.
You never know what you'll find at a flea market.
I never meant to hurt you.
She never really said that.
There is never enough time to finish our work.
Never in my whole life have I been so offended!
I gave him my business for years and never for one moment did I suspect that he was a criminal.
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Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 2 June 2024
As a result, subscription memberships are up and the theater’s artistic reputation has never been higher.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
The straps are made from a soft yet durable leather and textile blend which will never rub or chafe (even straight from the box), while they’re also lined with a breathable mesh that will keep your feet cool regardless of the weather.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024
He was assigned to the 101st Airborne, an untested unit that was stood up just days before the end of World War I and never saw action then.
—William A. Ryan, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2024
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“Never.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/never. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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never
adverb
nev·er
ˈnev-ər 
1
: not ever : at no time
I never saw it before
never had a sick day in my life
2
: not to any extent or in any way
never fear
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