Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Never”
Never means it has not happened, does not happen now, and will not happen. It's the strongest way to say 'not'.
Word Family of Never
What is the adverb of never? — never
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- I have never been to Japan. A1
- She never eats meat because she is vegetarian. A2
- They had never encountered such an unusual situation before. B2
Origin and Word Formation of Never
From Old English naefre (not ever), compound of 'ne' (not) + 'aefre' (ever).
'Never say never' is a common English expression meaning you should keep hope that something might happen even if unlikely.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Never
What are the word forms of “never”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “never”?
“never” is primarily a adv. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “never” come from?
From Old English naefre (not ever), compound of 'ne' (not) + 'aefre' (ever).