Synonyms of never

12 similar words · 9 opposite words

Another word for never is ne'er. Other synonyms of never are at latter Lammas, at no time, in the reign of Queen Dick, never ever and not while pussy's a cat. The opposite of never is always.

Synonyms and similar words for never

at latter LammasNever.
at no timeNever.
in the reign of Queen DickWhen pigs fly; never.
ne'er
never everNever.
not while pussy's a catNever.
on the second Tuesday of the week
sine dieWithout specifying a date (for a future event); indefinitely.
when Hell freezes overNever; not in this lifetime or a time in the unforeseeably distant future; not a chance.
when pigs flyNever.
when two Sundays come togetherNever.
when two Sundays meetNever.

adverb At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.
adverb Not at any other time; not on any other occasion; not previously.
adverb Negative particle (used to negate verbs in the simple past tense; also used absolutely).

What is another word for never?: Never has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ne'er, at latter Lammas, at no time, in the reign of Queen Dick, never ever, not while pussy's a cat, on the second Tuesday of the week and sine die.
What is the opposite of never?: The opposite of never is always. Other antonyms of never are continuously.
What does never mean?: Never means at no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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