Both words are adverbs.
"Never" is typically classified as an adverb, used to indicate that something does not or will not happen at any time.
Never is a adverb
The word "always" functions as an adverb. It is used to indicate that something is eternal, permanent, or continuously happening.
The part of speech for this particular word is a noun.
The word "sam" does not correspond to a common part of speech in English. It could potentially be a proper noun or an abbreviation specific to a certain context, but without further information, it is difficult to determine its part of speech.
"were always dismal" is more than one part of speech. were - verb always - adverb dismal - adjective
"were always dismal" is more than one part of speech. were - verb always - adverb dismal - adjective
Always, never, often, and only are adverb. Only can also be used as an adjective (an only child).
The word tan is a noun. It can also be a verb. For example: I am lucky that I always tan and never burn.
A phrase is never a part of speech, only a word.
The word never is an adverb (of frequency). It means under no circumstances.
almost always a pronoun
The word never is an adverb (of frequency). It means under no circumstances.
adjective
A verb.
The word the is always an article.
"Ever" is an adverb.