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nevermore
Nevermore (adv) means Never again; at no future time. Example: “He vowed that he would nevermore trust a stranger with his secrets.”
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Never again; at no future time.
"He vowed that he would nevermore trust a stranger with his secrets."
How to use nevermore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA literary, old-fashioned way of saying "never again."
When to use it
Mostly literary or poetic; rarely used in everyday speech.
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Etymology
From Middle English nevermore, from Old English nǣfre mā, literally "never more" — made famous by the raven's refrain in Edgar Allan Poe's poem.
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What does “nevermore” mean?
The word “nevermore” means never again; at no future time. In plain terms, a literary, old-fashioned way of saying "never again.".
How do you use “nevermore” in a sentence?
Here is “nevermore” used in a sentence: “He vowed that he would nevermore trust a stranger with his secrets.”
What part of speech is “nevermore”?
“Nevermore” is an adverb.
Where does the word “nevermore” come from?
The word “nevermore” comes from Old English. From Middle English nevermore, from Old English nǣfre mā, literally "never more" — made famous by the raven's refrain in Edgar Allan Poe's poem.
