Never and Yet

Never

Never adverb - At no time.

Yet is an antonym for never.

Yet

Yet adverb - At a later time.
Usage example: we may yet figure it out

Never is an antonym for yet in in the future topic.

Both words in one sentence

  • He just assumed he hadn't found the right girl yet and never considered that he might be gay.
  • Never Bring a Knife to a Fist Fight Big Bad Shredder of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had claws as part of his costume, yet he never really does much shredding with them.
  • Yet The Sentry never displays any real friendship with any of them and it is all talk.
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