Learn English – the difference between “will not” and “will never”

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What is the difference between "will not" and "will never"?

Ex) We'll not get in. / We'll never get in.

Ex) I'll not get in. / I'll never get in.

Best Answer

There can be a difference of intent between the two, depending on the situation.

Say you're waiting in line outside a club. "We'll never get in" can be used to express the idea that it's going to be a long time before you get to the front of the line, possibly too long for your patience. "We'll not get in" would be a little odd in this case - it sounds like you either refuse to get in, or the club's door just closed for new people and you are simply making an observation.

Another use for "never", as Maulik mentioned, is for emphasis. "I won't drink again" sounds less definite than "I'll never drink again".

Sometimes, "never" doesn't make much sense, such as for a single event. "I won't come to your party" means "I refuse to come to your party". "I'll never come to your party" sounds like you're going to die or move to another continent before the party.