NEVER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for NEVER?

Need another word that means the same as “never”? Find 10 synonyms for “never” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Never” are: ne'er, not ever, not once, on no occasion, certainly not, not in any circumstances, not under any circumstances, in no circumstances, under no circumstances, on no account

Never as an Adverb

Definitions of "Never" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “never” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Not ever; at no time in the past or future.
• (expressing surprise) surely not.
• Not at all; certainly not; not in any circumstances.
• At no time in the past or future; not ever.
• Not at all.

Synonyms of "Never" as an adverb (10 Words)

certainly not	Definitely or positively (`sure’ is sometimes used informally for `surely.
in no circumstances	To or toward the inside of.
ne'er	Not ever; at no time in the past or future.
not ever	At all times; all the time and on every occasion.
not in any circumstances	To or toward the inside of.
not once	At a previous time.
not under any circumstances	Further down.
on no account	Referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present.
on no occasion	Referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present.
under no circumstances	Further down.

Usage Examples of "Never" as an adverb

• I will never marry you!
• I will never ever forget it.
• He never turned up.
• I shall never forget this day.
• They had never been camping in their lives.
• Had never seen a circus.
• Never on Sunday.
• I have never been to China.
• What, you, Annabel? Never!