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ne'er

/nɛə/

Meanings
  • adverb

    never; not at any time; used to describe an action that has not been performed and will not be performed in the future.

    - "She has never visited Europe."
    - "I promised him that I would never betray him."
    - "He regretted that he had never learned to play the piano."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with ne'er
near , rever , ever , never , lever
Homonyms
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  1. near (English) : Close in distance or time.

  2. near (Arabic) : Friendly, affectionate, or intimate.

  3. never (English) : Not at any time in the past or future.

  4. never (German) : Nie, which means never, is a common word in the German language.

  5. ne'er (Scottish English) : Never, not at any time.

  6. ne'er (Irish English) : Never, not at any time.


Homophones
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  1. near () :

  2. never () :

  3. lever () :


Variants
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ne'er , ne'er-do-well , ne'er-do-wells
Forms
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ne'er, never


Etymology
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The word 'ne'er' is derived from the Old English word 'niwan' which means 'new'. Over time, the word evolved into the present-day form of 'ne'er'.


Culture
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The word 'ne'er' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. In literature, the word 'ne'er' is often used to convey a sense of finality or permanence. In music, the word 'ne'er' is often used in titles or lyrics to convey a sense of longing or desire that has gone unfulfilled. In art, the word 'ne'er' is often used to convey a sense of mystery or enigma that surrounds a particular subject or image.

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