Main Entry: nev·er

Pronunciation: \ˈne-vər\

Function: adverb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English nǣfre, from ne not + ǣfre ever — more at no

Date: before 12th century

1 : not ever : at no time <I never met her>
2 : not in any degree : not under any condition <never the wiser for his experience>