NEVER


Meaning of NEVER in English

■ adverb

1》 not ever.

2》 not at all.

↘ Brit. informal surely not.

Phrases

~ a one not one.

well I ~! informal expressing surprise or indignation.

Origin

OE nfre , from ne 'not' + fre 'ever'.

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