Never
Example: I never forget to lock the door
Definition
"Never" is an adverb used to indicate that something does not happen at any time or under any circumstances. It expresses the complete absence of an event or action, as in the phrase "I never forget to lock the door," meaning at no time do I forget.
Etymology
The word "never" originates from Old English "nǣfre," a combination of "ne" (not) and "ǣfre" (ever). This fusion emphasizes the absolute negation of 'ever.' Did you know? The word has remained remarkably stable in meaning for over a thousand years.
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"Never" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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