Never
5 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
At no time; not ever or not at all.
“She never forgets to call her mother on Sundays.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈnɛvə/
Syllables
nev·er
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Synonyms
not everat no time
Antonyms
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Wordle
Common word with vowels E and E; starts with N.
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points with V (4 points) adding value to common letters.
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