A1 adverb 중립 #267 가장 일반적인

never

/ˈnev.ər/

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

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1

I never drink coffee in the evening because I want to sleep.

I do not drink coffee at all during the evening hours.

2

The director never signs documents without reading them first.

The director does not sign papers at any time without a review.

3

I'm never going to finish this homework!

It feels like I will not complete this work at any point.

어휘 가족

부사
never
형용사
never-ending
관련
never-never land
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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

1

I never drink coffee in the evening because I want to sleep.

everyday

I do not drink coffee at all during the evening hours.

2

The director never signs documents without reading them first.

formal

The director does not sign papers at any time without a review.

3

I'm never going to finish this homework!

informal

It feels like I will not complete this work at any point.

4

Research indicates that these two chemicals never react when mixed.

academic

Scientific data shows the chemicals do not react at any time.

5

Our company never shares client information with third parties.

business

The business does not give out customer data at any time.

어휘 가족

부사
never
형용사
never-ending
관련
never-never land

자주 쓰는 조합

never again not one more time in the future
never mind do not worry about it or forget what I said
almost never very rarely; happens very few times
never before not until this specific moment
never-ending something that seems like it will not stop

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

never vs ever

Ever is used in questions or after negatives to mean 'at any time', while never means 'at no time'.

never vs not

Not is a general negative, while never specifically emphasizes that the frequency is zero.

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사용 참고사항

In most sentences, place 'never' before the main verb, but after the verb 'to be' or auxiliary verbs like 'have' or 'will'.

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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'.

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암기 팁

The word 'Never' starts with 'N', just like the word 'No'. Think: N + Ever = No Ever.

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어원

Derived from the Old English word 'nǣfre', which is a combination of 'ne' (not) and 'ǣfre' (ever).

문법 패턴

Subject + never + present simple verb (I never eat meat) Subject + verb to be + never (He is never late) Subject + modal/auxiliary + never + verb (I will never forget)
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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 단어

example

A1

An 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

A1

This 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

Food 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

Force 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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