A1 adverb Neutro #267 mais comum

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Advérbio
never
Adjetivo
never-ending
Relacionado
never-never land
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

He is very healthy because he ___ smokes cigarettes.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: never

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Advérbio
never
Adjetivo
never-ending
Relacionado
never-never land

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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.

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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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Contexto cultural

In English-speaking cultures, 'never' is often used emphatically in promises or to express strong personal principles.

Quiz rápido

He is very healthy because he ___ smokes cigarettes.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: never

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