I never received vs I did never receive

'I never received' is the way most native speakers would express this idea. Sometimes we say "I never did receive." In both cases, the verb "receive" requires an object, or a noun having the action done to it, in order to be a complete, correct sentence.

Explained by Michele A.
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: July 28, 2024

I never received

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that something was not received at any point in the past. It is a simple and clear way to convey this information.

Examples:

I never received the package you sent.
She never received an apology for the mistake.

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I was looking for this package that I never received.
I never received the lessons of becoming an heir.
I never received any such thing.
I never received a kidney, I donated one.
Actually, I never received any official paperwork nor my contractually obligated 28 day notice.
Take me, I never received those prayers from relations on Earth.
I wish I never received the letter.
I swear I never received any reproaches.
I worked years on that farm and I never received a dime!
So the reason I've been calling... the delivery I arranged, I never received it.
Do you know how many papers I wrote in college that I never received credit for?
I never received any letter from you.
However, I never received the note in question, and it was only an hour and a half later when the group of visitors was about to leave, that I caught up with them.

Alternatives:

I didn't receive
I have never received
I have not received
I never got

I did never receive

This phrase is grammatically correct but less common in English.

This phrase also conveys the idea that something was not received in the past, but it is less commonly used and may sound awkward to native speakers. It is more common to use 'never' before the main verb without 'did.'

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Jul 12, 2015 ... But I did never receive any email notification. Why is that? PS: The question does not have an answer in the other tagged question. They are ...
Since I did never receive a tracking ID I asked for it, saying at the same time that I would appreciate if he could check. Obviously he did not. I then needed also ...
Feb 26, 2014 ... But I did never receive this message. The next message was sent by the contact at 17:13:16. That is the 1st message I received and it was fine.
Aug 29, 2014 ... I did never receive a mail that confirms that. Is there a possibility to find out WHEN it was shipped without contacting support? Posted Dec 2 ...

Alternatives:

I never did receive
I did not receive
I have never received
I have not received

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