Ne'er
adverb
Used to indicate that something has not occurred or will not occur, meaning 'never.'.
He ne'er spoke of his past.
Usage tips
Neutral
ne'er do well,ne'er to be seen,ne'er a dull moment
adverb
Used to indicate that something has not occurred or will not occur, meaning 'never.'.
He ne'er spoke of his past.
Usage tips
Neutral
ne'er do well,ne'er to be seen,ne'er a dull moment
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Tone
Ne'er is often found in poetry, giving it an elevated tone.
In Shakespeare's works, characters often say 'ne'er' to convey a deep sense of emotion.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Use in historical or archaic texts reflects an older form of the English language.
Ne'er is best understood in the context of literature from past centuries.
Pro Tip 3/3Finality
Conveys a sense of something that will not happen at all.
When stating a choice, saying 'I will ne'er choose that option' implies a firm decision.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Tone
Ne'er is often found in poetry, giving it an elevated tone.
In Shakespeare's works, characters often say 'ne'er' to convey a deep sense of emotion.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Use in historical or archaic texts reflects an older form of the English language.
Ne'er is best understood in the context of literature from past centuries.
Pro Tip 3/3Finality
Conveys a sense of something that will not happen at all.
When stating a choice, saying 'I will ne'er choose that option' implies a firm decision.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Tone
Ne'er is often found in poetry, giving it an elevated tone.
In Shakespeare's works, characters often say 'ne'er' to convey a deep sense of emotion.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Use in historical or archaic texts reflects an older form of the English language.
Ne'er is best understood in the context of literature from past centuries.
Pro Tip 3/3Finality
Conveys a sense of something that will not happen at all.
When stating a choice, saying 'I will ne'er choose that option' implies a firm decision.
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