never
Used to say that something does not happen at any time in the past, present, or future. It describes a frequency of zero percent and is the opposite of always.
예시
3 / 5I never drink coffee in the evening because I want to sleep.
I do not drink coffee at all during the evening hours.
The director never signs documents without reading them first.
The director does not sign papers at any time without a review.
I'm never going to finish this homework!
It feels like I will not complete this work at any point.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
The word 'Never' starts with 'N', just like the word 'No'. Think: N + Ever = No Ever.
빠른 퀴즈
He is very healthy because he ___ smokes cigarettes.
정답!
정답은: never
예시
I never drink coffee in the evening because I want to sleep.
everydayI do not drink coffee at all during the evening hours.
The director never signs documents without reading them first.
formalThe director does not sign papers at any time without a review.
I'm never going to finish this homework!
informalIt feels like I will not complete this work at any point.
Research indicates that these two chemicals never react when mixed.
academicScientific data shows the chemicals do not react at any time.
Our company never shares client information with third parties.
businessThe business does not give out customer data at any time.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
Better late than never
It is better to arrive or do something late than to not do it at all.
Never say never
Do not say that something is impossible because it might happen.
Now or never
This is the only opportunity to do something.
자주 혼동되는 단어
Ever is used in questions or after negatives to mean 'at any time', while never means 'at no time'.
Not is a general negative, while never specifically emphasizes that the frequency is zero.
사용 참고사항
In most sentences, place 'never' before the main verb, but after the verb 'to be' or auxiliary verbs like 'have' or 'will'.
자주 하는 실수
Avoid using 'never' with another negative word like 'don't' or 'not'. For example, say 'I never go' instead of 'I don't never go'.
암기 팁
The word 'Never' starts with 'N', just like the word 'No'. Think: N + Ever = No Ever.
어원
Derived from the Old English word 'nǣfre', which is a combination of 'ne' (not) and 'ǣfre' (ever).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In English-speaking cultures, 'never' is often used emphatically in promises or to express strong personal principles.
빠른 퀴즈
He is very healthy because he ___ smokes cigarettes.
정답!
정답은: never
관련 문법 규칙
관련 표현
관련 어휘
관련 단어
example
A1An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.
always
A1This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.
result
A1A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.
reason
A1A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.
research
A1A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.
girl
A1A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.
food
A1Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
moment
A1A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.
himself
A1A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.
force
A1Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.
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