never

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I have never seen a real elephant at the zoo.

Definition
  1. Adverb:
    • Not ever; at no time in the past or future: Used to indicate that something has not happened at any time or will not happen at any time.
    • Not at all; certainly not; not in any circumstances: Used to give a strong negative emphasis, often to express that something is impossible or unacceptable.
Usage Examples
  • Adverb:
    • I have never been to China. (This indicates that at no point in my past life have I visited China.)
    • I shall never forget this day. (This expresses a strong certainty that I will not forget this day at any time in the future.)
    • Bringing up children is never easy. (This emphasizes that raising children is not easy in any circumstance.)
    • That will never do! (This strongly states that a situation or thing is completely unacceptable.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Never fear": Do not worry; used to reassure someone.
    • Never fear, I will handle the situation.
  • "Never say die": Do not give up hope; an expression of encouragement.
    • Come on, never say die! We can still win this game.
  • "Well, I never!" or "I never did!": An exclamation of surprise or disbelief.
    • He's getting married? Well, I never!
Variants and Related Words
  • Never-ending (adj): Having no end; seeming to last forever.
    • The task felt like a never-ending chore.
  • Nevermore (adv): Never again (literary or poetic).
    • "Quoth the Raven, Nevermore."
Synonyms
  • Not ever: At no time.
  • At no time: Under no circumstances.
  • On no occasion: Not a single time.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Better late than never: It is better for someone or something to arrive or happen late than not at all.
    • He finally apologized, but better late than never.
  • Never mind: Used to tell someone not to worry or be concerned about something.
    • Never mind, I found my keys.
  • Never in a million years: Used to emphasize that something is absolutely impossible or unbelievable.
    • I would never in a million years have guessed the answer.
  • Now or never: Used to say that if you do not do something immediately, you will not get another chance.
    • It's now or never—make your decision.
never

I have never seen a real elephant at the zoo.

Adverb
  1. not at all; certainly not; not in any circumstances
    • never fear
    • bringing up children is never easy
    • that will never do
    • what is morally wrong can never be politically right
  2. not ever; at no time in the past or future
    • I have never been to China
    • I shall never forget this day
    • had never seen a circus
    • never on Sunday
    • I will never marry you!

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