Never Definition & Meaning
never
- adverb
- 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!"
- 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"
"Never" in song lyrics
See how never is used in real songs:
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"Runnin the risk, makin a wish - never"
The 7A3 — Express the Mind -
"Police maybe, punks never"
The 7A3 — Hit 'Em Again -
"so pay close attention, hear me now or hear me never"
Aesop Rock — How to Be a Carpenter
Words that rhyme with never
Usage tips for "never"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "never" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for never to find words that pair well.
Use "never" in a verse
Now that you know what "never" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does never mean?
- 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!" 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"
- What part of speech is never?
- Never is an adverb.
- How many definitions does never have?
- Never has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).