For curious minds ages 3–12

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Never

/ˈnevə/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Never

adverb

Meaning: Not even one time.

Full meaning: At no time.

Phonics sounds: n-e-v-er — blend them together!

Example: “I never run across the road.”

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Category: adverbs · Frequency rank: 20 (smaller = more common)