Never is mainly an adverb. In this lesson, we will discuss how to learn and use it.
Functions of 'Never'
- Adverb
'Never' as an Adverb of Time
'Never' functions as an adverb. Below, we are going to analyze the different kinds of adverbs it is:
'Never' as an Adverb of Time
When 'never' functions as an adverb of time, it indicates that something will not happen at any time. Look at the examples below:
Well, she's
We
Position in a Sentence
As an adverb of time, it mainly comes before adverbs, adjectives, and verbs in a sentence. Look at the following examples:
I
It was
Here, it is modifying an adjective.
Idioms and Expressions
We have some idioms with 'never'. Below, we have listed them all for you:
- Never mind: When we want to make sure someone does not worry over some unimportant matter. Look below:
Then she hastily said: '
- Always the bridesmaid, never the bride: When someone is not considered important in any situation, we use this idiom:
Hannah was
- That will never do: When we want to indicate that something is not acceptable
An application form without an application fee
- Never the twain shall meet: When we want to indicate two things/people will never agree with one another and are too different to be alongside one another:
In this situation,
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