Ever & Never [How To Use Ever & Never In English]

In this video, learn how to use "ever" and "never" in English. "Ever" and "never" are common adverbs of frequency in English.
"Ever" is used in the present perfect in question form to ask if you've done something at least once.
"Never" is used in the present perfect to say that you've done something zero times.
"Ever" and "never" can also be used in the present simple. In question form, "ever" is used to ask about the frequency of your action. "Never" is used to say that the action is not part of your daily routine, and it takes place zero time during your daily routine.
By the end of the video you'll know how to use "ever" and "never" in the present perfect and present simple forms.
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Wow, thanks!

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I finally got over my confusion. I have never understood how to use "ever" but now I got it. Thanks a lot.

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[@Ari3870]

Hi Jennifer! Thank you, this was a good review! Examples: 1) Have you ever been to Vilnius? Yes, I have been to Vilnius once. 2) Have you ever been to Toronto? No, I've never been to Toronto, but I would love to. 3) I've never been skydiving and never will since I have acrophobia. 4) I never buy junk and trinkets. 5) Do you ever hike in the forest? Yes, when the mood strikes, I hike in the forest. 6) I regularly take a walk outside.

[@JForrestEnglish]

Thanks for sharing!!

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It's a great topic and this is an amazing English lesson 😊

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Thank you! 😃

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Clear explanation. It is so helpful for me

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Wow great explaining 🔥. Thank you.

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Glad it was helpful!

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Thanks for watching! 😁

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I've never seen a teacher like you ! Your way of teaching is very easy to understand 😊 ! Thank you for teaching us ❤

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Happy to hear that!

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yea she represnt english itself ..

[@manishagunjal3743]

This is the best meal I have ever had. Today is hotter than ever. It's now or never. I have never been to Canada.

[@JForrestEnglish]

Awesome examples! 👏

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I thought it was difficult but it easy, thank you for all ! 😊

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I'm so happy to hear that! 😍

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Thank you so much..... 🍀☘️🌿

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You are so welcome!

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Thank you for lesson,very interesting and I understand 😊 🙂

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This is the more perfect example that I never saw before.

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Thanks for watching! 😁

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I study English since 2020, and, I could say, I'm very happy for my performance with listening. I understand almost everything that you speak in this video

[@JForrestEnglish]

That's amazing! ❤️

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Thank you 💙💙💙

[@JForrestEnglish]

Thanks for watching! 😁

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Thank you so much jennifer

[@JForrestEnglish]

My pleasure! 😘

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thanks for this video.

[@JForrestEnglish]

You're welcome!

[@ahmadmhamad643]

@@JForrestEnglish You're so beautiful and sweet.

[@cin8955]

hi Jennifer, thank you for the class! what would you think the definition is ? does it means "at any time"?

[@flaviano881]

Yo are one of the best online English teacher ever I have never been to America but I would like to do that in the future

[@JForrestEnglish]

So happy to hear that! 😁

[@sakissouliotis]

No Mrs Jennifer! I've never been skydiving! Have you ever been skydiving? Good and Useful words Teacher!

[@JForrestEnglish]

Me neither!

[@matheus8087]

Yeah! I've already been to Banff!, It was in 2018 that was the most beautiful place I've ever been, I mean, I've never seen anything like that in my whole life! And I am sure, I'll never see such a stunning lake like Lake Louise!

[@JForrestEnglish]

It's definitely beautiful!

[@laura81295]

Its a good video, thank you, my listening is better and now I have understood easly this topic. And I have never studied English before like right now! Thank you teacher!

[@amithdas3861]

Could you give video on difference between familiar to and familiar with?

[@devashikajayamanna2255]

I have never been skydiving.😢 Thank you for this lesson

[@JForrestEnglish]

You're the best! 😘

[@angelmatematico45]

You deserve more subscribers!

[@JForrestEnglish]

Oh thank you!

[@nacciomart4586]

Hi Jennifer, how are you doing today? Thanks for sharing your knowledge and time with us. I've never been to Banff, but I will make my plans to visit that beautiful place someday in the future. Canada is a beatiful country. I've never skydived and I'll never ever plan to skydive since I suffer from vertigo. I never workout at night, I always do it in the morning.

[@JForrestEnglish]

Glad to hear it!

[@khalilrehman6466]

Top notch

[@JForrestEnglish]

Thanks! 💝

[@user-yt8xc8zw6v]

Hi, Jennifer , What’s up? Solution of assignment: 1. I’ve never been skydiving, it’s scary. 2. I hardly ever work out at night. My own examples: It crossed my mind the well-known idiom : Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. Honesty, I never ever miss your lessons ,you’re the best teacher I’ve ever seen! Have a great day!

[@JForrestEnglish]

Whoo hoo!

[@sergeipetrov5572]

Hello Jennifer! Nice to see you! Thanks a lot for such a clear explanation of the theme! It seems to me I got it. My answers to your questions: No, I've never been skydiving, but according to one of your past clips, I remember you've ever been skydiving. Yes, occasionally, but really rarely, I work out at night. That so happens if insomnia torments me. My examples: Have you ever met a white shark in the water face to face? No, fortunately, I have never seen that creature alone.

[@JForrestEnglish]

Good memory! I went hang gliding, but I've never been sky diving ;)

[@sergeipetrov5572]

@@JForrestEnglish I'm so sorry. I confused the words. But I do remember the clip where you were flying in the sky:)

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mom???

[@JForrestEnglish]

You are so welcome!

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hi😊 thanks for your lesson a learn a lot in just this video I am very grateful with you. Japan?

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You're the best! 😘

[@kimkimiaroch7117]

I´ver never been skydriving because i feel acrophobia D: . yes, i have been worked from 4pm and 12:pm it so difficult. I´ve never seen a fantastic teacher like you thank for teach us

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Whoo hoo, way to go! 🏆

[@tahorasalihi9942]

Great

[@JForrestEnglish]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@stewardcollin3547]

Hi!😊 Thanks for ur video. i finally got off my confuse that i don't know how to use ever and never,i thought is hard.but when i see this video, i relaised thag ever and never isn't hard that i expcted

[@JForrestEnglish]

So glad you found it easy and helpful, @stewardcollin3547 ❤️

[@Christian-vn6tb]

Have you ever been in the Philippine?have you ever met Filipino ? ..thanks your a good teacher 🙏

[@JForrestEnglish]

Not yet!

[@gilhooli6685]

I have never been skydiving. Maybe I will someday. I have never been to Canada. I hope that I can do so in the far future. Thank you so much. 🌹

[@JForrestEnglish]

You should!

[@reinaldolopez277]

I have ever been at CANADA. But I'd like to be there sometime from Paraguay 🇵🇾❤😘

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Nice!

[@lalboihaokip5005]

You are the best person i have ever seen Can we write the sentence above in a more simple way

[@JForrestEnglish]

Amazing job! 🥳

[@basavarajunjpatel178]

Yes I have been skydiving once when I was visited Dubai

[@JForrestEnglish]

That's amazing! How did you enjoy it?

[@ahmedhumayunrasheed2434]

Nice shirt J!

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Thanks, it's one of my favs!

[@ahmedhumayunrasheed2434]

@@JForrestEnglish Yes it's smart like Coffee or Painting or Ice-cream! Nice choice!

[@dannydai1]

Hi , Can “ever” be used in statement sentence ? I don’t know in what situation it is used. Thanks.

[@durgaraoartha3289]

Hi madam. Please explain the gerund and its uses

[@valentinaborzatti6327]

Have you ever been scuba diving? I've been to Sharm El Sheik and I swam in the Red Sea, it has been amazing! Unfortunately, I've never been to Pyramids!

[@JForrestEnglish]

Oh cool!

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Hello Jennifer ❤️ I'll never ever join offline classes Jen, I want to learn English with you forever 💜

[@JForrestEnglish]

Wonderful!

[@fangirlexo9937]

No I have never done skydiving No i have never work at night u r really explains love ur video 😍❤️

[@JForrestEnglish]

You can do it!

[@manuelgordillo520]

The wonderful rock group C.C.C. has a copyright with the phrase "How you ever seen the rain". I had never heard this phrase until CCC came out their vinylic album when I only five o six. I was sick to hear " I want to know have you ever seen the rain....I had no idea what was the meaning. Several years later, when I was ten, I saw this album ....At last, I found out who sang this song...Fogerty and cia. I have still all their vinylic albums. But for me the best is Proud Mary, Tina took advantage of this song.

[@JForrestEnglish]

Awesome example! 👏

[@user-yk3ze4sn7e]

I love you ❤️ ever

[@JForrestEnglish]

That's so sweet of you! 💕

[@marcoscollado4417]

👌👍

[@guelmi500]

Have you ever seen who's inside my heart? - I have seen it once while sleeping. - I have never seen it yet. Have you ever been to philippines? - yes, I have been there before because that is the place where I was born. - No, I have never experienced to go vacation in philippines. Do you ever tried to love seriously? Yes, I tried but I was rejected. No, I don't want to feel broken someday. ❤️❤️❤️💗💗💗💖💖💖

[@JForrestEnglish]

Great! 🙌

[@tafermohamed2904]

Yes i work out twice

[@julienmiarintsoa5015]

I have ever Seen this video but I wanna see it again

[@JForrestEnglish]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@josegeraldo16]

Do you ever go the Marine Park? Absolutely. I did it twice last year.

[@JForrestEnglish]

Cool!

[@sefadinealiidriss8396]

please I still have confusion in some sentences people used to say like this one "I love more than I can ever express "Kampala Harris.

[@rb6176]

I have never ever seen sweetest person like you or I never ever seen sweetest person like you..... Which one is correct

[@JForrestEnglish]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@allaenn5451]

I've never been skydiving but I've been rope jumping off a bridge. It was really fun and scary at the same time. I really liked that but now I think I would never do it again 😅

[@dahamiprarthana5627]

No I have never been skydiving No, I never workout at night I have never join a class like this. So thank you so much❤

[@JForrestEnglish]

Thanks for watching! 😁

[@ahmedrefaat2661]

Ms. Cauld you please explain what's difference between how about and what about ?

[@JForrestEnglish]

Already done: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWi8dpSZraaom5Y

No, I've never been skydiving. Professor Jeniffe, have you ever thought of visiting Colombia. I never work out at night. I would ask my students, do you ever have doubts about my English knowledge?

[@JForrestEnglish]

Great questions!

[@zheoli2518]

Dear Jennifer, I saw it in regular films. Is it becoming popular to say "I never said it" vesus "I never say it." Which sounds more natural or which is correct to use?

[@JForrestEnglish]

Depends if you want the past simple or present simple.

[@mugishapierrecelestin4309]

What's the different usage of 'be up to and be up for'?

[@JForrestEnglish]

That's a great question! I'll add it to the list!

[@zensurgery2755]

I was dancing while it was raining I was curious about science during summer holiday.

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Thanks for watching! 😁

[@farrukhshahzad9103]

U r superb beauty❤

[@JForrestEnglish]

Thank you 😊

[@reglisse42]

Very interesting lesson but where is Banff, I don’t know I’ve never been there

[@luisleal2940]

I’ve never been skydiving but it’s on my bucket list for sure . Do you ever work out at night No, I never work out at night . Have you ever been in love Yes , she is a teacher , she rocks my world more than any other girl . Do you ever dine at 11 : pm or later ? Yes , Sometimes , my dinner starts at 11: pm , not a good habit for your metabolism. I would never ever allow anyone to offend Jen is this group .

[@JForrestEnglish]

Glad it's on your bucket list!

[@Krucezam]

What does it mean if i say it is the most beautiful car i have ever had? Does it mean from somewhere in past till now or it mean in some point in past?

[@JForrestEnglish]

Exactly. From the past until now.

[@ashishjain1111]

Hi Jennifer..1)Do you ever meditate?2) I never meditate before sleep.3) Have you ever been swimming? 4) Do you ever drive fast? 5) Do you ever listen classical music? 6) Have you ever been sketing? Thank you. Looking gorgeous as usual. Keep smiling..

[@JForrestEnglish]

Yes and yes and yes!

[@lumineux1427]

Have you ever been to Scotland?

[@JForrestEnglish]

No, but I'd love to!

[@saleh2006ss]

Where is Banff located on?? Have anyone ever visited this country/city?

[@JForrestEnglish]

British Columbia.

[@gonzalopuca4938]

Have you ever seen The Twin Towers in from of you? I've never been skydiving, but sound awesome. I never ever shall know The Twin Towers.

[@JForrestEnglish]

Awesome examples! 👏

[@TheTgcaetano]

I have never been skydiving. That is crazy for me! lolol

[@mraihiali2387]

Could you please explain how to use the two questions ( do you / have you ) I don't mean never and ever. Thx

[@JForrestEnglish]

I have a video on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5msZIOnnttka9k

[@jordxnx763]

hey teacher! i’ve got a question and i hope you see it (or if anyone knows the answer please be free to comment as well). since you said that never and ever are commonly used for simple present, is it ok if i ask: do you never work out at night? or do you hardly ever work out at night? it confuses me a lot because it sounds weird, but i’d love to know the most resembling to a native speaker answer. i’ve been searching for a long time and i’ve got… well nothing lol greetings from méxico, by the way!

[@JForrestEnglish]

Good question! I'll make a video on that in the future!

[@jordxnx763]

i really need to know now… ): can anybody else answer this comment? or is my question too dumb? ): lol

[@albertogamarra9605]

👍

[@JForrestEnglish]

Thanks for watching!

[@sussybakadiluc1868]

Have ya ever been to Italy? I’ve often been in Italy? Do you ever study English? Yes, I have been studing it a plenty of years😀

[@JForrestEnglish]

Amazing job! 🥳

[@azzaal-shara8465]

I have never been skydiving ever. I the past I worked out at night by virtue of my work...but these days I never work out at night. This the most sad story i read it more than anytime ever.

[@JForrestEnglish]

Those are great examples! 👍

[@haroldlake1005]

Have you ever been in Scottland? Yes, I've been in Scottland three times, I've never tried its whiskys though.

[@JForrestEnglish]

Great job! 👍

[@vainglorymvga2794]

what's difference between Have/Has not | Have/Has Never?

[@NasirRind-zq4uv]

Mam,can you use the adverb,High and highly with simple explanation.

[@JForrestEnglish]

Great suggestion! 😁

[@kimiamokhtari9723]

Have you ever been to iran?

[@manuelgordillo520]

I have never got understand why sometimes there is no translator into your stunning audio classes. Maybe, have you ever had a look at your audios before upload? I am used to listening to audios and reading at the same time.

[@JForrestEnglish]

My videos are for intermediate and advanced students. Transcripts aren't provided.

[@manuelgordillo520]

@@JForrestEnglish Sorry teacher. It beacause, I am a litle deaf, rather too deaf, I'm wearing a hearing aid, and I play with transcripts, I get started to hear your audios with traslator, and ocasionally tourn it off for a while an later a turn it on again and so on.Thank you very much for your asnwer and tips. It is hard try to learn an idiom when I can hear pretty much nothing. good teacher you are.

[@saravananr4527]

Hi jennifer mam, i have one doubt, is there difference between inspite of and in spite of? Please explain me madam

[@dashom7209]

Have you ever been to Canada? Yes, I have been to Canada once in my life.No, I haven't ever been to Canada. I have ever been skydiving when I was in Australia during my military training. It was an amazing experience I ever had in my life. Do you ever eat BBQ? No, I never because I do not like that taste.

[@JForrestEnglish]

Way to go! 🥳

[@positivemind5424]

Thank you so much mam for this video lecture. I didn't know how to use ever properly before. But mam can't we use 'Ever & Never in other tenses also like past tense,past perfect tense, future tense???......BTW thanks again. Here are my examples: Have:1.Have you ever met jennifer mam? 2. Have you ever had Salmon fish? 3. Have you ever been in any type of dark relationship? 4. Do you ever drink alcohol? Never: 1. I have never been to London. 2. I never smoke. 3. I have never cheated on anyone. 4. I never lie to my parents.

[@ultimus7600]

Will Juve ever win the World Cup?

[@ultimus7600]

Did Romulus ever exist?

[@JForrestEnglish]

Yes, as you can see in the below comments, you can. It's just the most common in the present perfect ;)

[@positivemind5424]

@@JForrestEnglish Okay mam....Thank YOU so much

[@positivemind5424]

@@ultimus7600 Okay ...Thank U

[@shnyashnya4466]

you mean ever can use just qouestion sentences?

[@JForrestEnglish]

Yes.

[@drjayantakdas4731]

1)I seldomly do a workout at night time. 2)Shoaib said to Rita," Have you ever been to Italy in your life?" 3)I know that you have never eaten drugs and alcohol in your life.

[@JForrestEnglish]

Perfect, you got it! 🙌

[@ArtemHahauz-nm7bk]

I've never earned even one cent in my life. Have you ever learned a language? I'm thrilled to level up my English vocabulary on my favorite channel "Jennifer Forest English." Thank you for existing on earth. Good luck to everybody and don't forget to answer my question, Ukraine.

[@JForrestEnglish]

That's awesome! 🤩

[@hassizahananahala7356]

i can remember a song start with "will you ever.."

[@JForrestEnglish]

Great!

[@hassizahananahala7356]

@@JForrestEnglish i think she asks if one can do it at least once in the indeterment future .. lol ;)

[@MrJjjjjjjacky]

My lovely Teacher you’re so adorable are you Canadian

[@Hhjjiinvh]

Have you ever been learning other languages? ( please respond ❤

[@JForrestEnglish]

Absolutely! 🙌

[@ahadmohammadi4168]

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@JForrestEnglish]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@alexanderpadalka5708]

🗽

[@JForrestEnglish]

👍

[@fatimabibi9736]

no, i have never been a skydiving. but my father have been a skydiving for a lot of times . Have you ever played teakwondo?

[@mouraddaoudi3424]

I never been skydiving,but I want it to. Have you ever go to the great Sahara,and eat dates-fruit?

[@JForrestEnglish]

Oh I would love to, but not yet!

[@amarbrahim2941]

I've never been skydiving. I've a question for you: why the native speakers use the past simple instead of the present perfect in this sentence: "It never crossed my mind till now".

[@JForrestEnglish]

Native (American) speakers frequently change the PP for the PS. You can review more on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppascp2Gd9yfkNU

[@mustayselam1314]

To be a famous composer is the most thing I have ever wanted. Is it correct?

[@JForrestEnglish]

😃

[@mustayselam1314]

Thanks, I understood your response as "Correct". :)

[@josegeraldo16]

1) Have you ever eaten at that restaurant? 2) Never. According to my information, even though it is said to serve delicious food, specially sea food, their prices are out of my range.

[@JForrestEnglish]

Good one!