'ever' with present perfect

[ridvann]

Hello,

Could you please check whether it is ok or not?

A: Have you ever won the lottery?
B: No, I haven't ever won the lottery.

My question is: Can we use 'ever' in negative form as an answer like that?

Thank you...

[5jj]

We can, but 'never' is more usual (without the n't, of course).

[TheParser]

[QUOTE=ridvann;838256]


Can we use 'ever' in negative form


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(1) In negative questions, "ever" often = I cannot believe it.

Mona: You just said a bad word. Shame on you!

Tom: Haven't you ever said a bad word when you were angry, too? (I think you have.)

Mona: No, I haven't. I'm perfect.

***

Joe: I am going to Disneyland for the first time in my life.

Martha: First time? You have lived only one mile from Disneyland for the

last 30 years. Haven't you ever been there before?

Joe: No. I've been too busy. Now that I'm retired, I have time.