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What is alternative word for never?

There isn't one single perfect alternative for "never" as the best choice depends on the context and nuance you want to convey. Here are some options, categorized by meaning:

Emphasizing absolute absence:

* Not at all

* In no way

* Under no circumstances

* Absolutely not

* By no means

Emphasizing lack of occurrence:

* Not once

* Not ever

* Not a single time

* No time

Emphasizing duration:

* Forever (opposite of never)

* Always (opposite of never)

* Eternally

* Continuously

More informal alternatives:

* No way

* Not a chance

* Forget it

More specific alternatives:

* Rarely (implies very infrequent occurrence)

* Seldom (implies infrequent occurrence)

* Scarcely (implies barely any occurrence)

* Hardly ever (implies infrequent occurrence)

* Never again (implies an action will not be repeated)

The best alternative will depend on the specific sentence and what you want to emphasize.

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