NEVER Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

never

adverb

ˈne-vər

Definition of never next

as in not

at no time I have never been out of the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in no

not in any degree, way, or under any condition even though my proposal was turned down, I will never be convinced that my idea isn't a good one

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of never Despite receiving several reports over the spring about her mother disappearing for days at a time and leaving her children without food, DCFS never opened a case — even after learning the 11-year-old was taking care of both Thyri and a 3-year-old sister. —

Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024 At the same time, the market demand has never been evenly distributed, with peaks and declines across different industries and specific occupations. —

Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024 Similarly, there was never much clamour within the GOP for a post-presidency role for either Bush 41 or 43. —

Philip Elliott, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024 Some members of the public have vowed to never buy from Djerf Avenue again, though the financial impact of the scandal is yet to be seen. —

Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for never