never
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English:
never
Detailed etymology
definitions
adverb
- negative particle; not; did not
- Not you say meh?
- Why you all looking me? I really never say one!
antonyms:
verb
- (auxiliary) did not; has not
- You throw away my flowers isit?
- I never!
antonyms:
usage notes
Note the similarity to the English use of never as a general negative particle equivalent to did not or not (e.g. in 'they accused her, but she never did it', 'he stood in the corner and never moved a muscle', or '"Didn't you say you would try?" - "I never!"'), which is considered dialectical, colloquial, or archaic. Compare also the similar ever.