never

Definitions

1. adverb

   At no time, or not ever.

   Examples

   • I never eat meat.
   • We went to the same school but never met.
2. adverb

   Not before now.

   Examples

   • I never saw such a beautiful view.
   • She had never been on a plane before.
3. adverb

   Used to say that you did not do something, or as a strong no.

   Examples

   • The police say I took the car, but I never did.
   • You said you would cut the grass. I never!
4. verb

   In some dialects, did not.

   Examples

   • I told him to buy bread, but he never bring any.
   • I never see him yesterday.
   ≠got≠ever
5. interjection

   Used to show you are shocked or do not believe something.

   Examples

   • I won the lottery! Never!
   • You will never catch me, he shouted.