nevermore

American

[nev-er-mawr, -mohr] / ˌnɛv ərˈmɔr, -ˈmoʊr /

adverb

never again; never thereafter.

And nevermore were the elves seen in that town.

nevermore British

/ ˌnɛvəˈmɔː /

adverb

literary never again

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Etymology

Origin of nevermore

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; never, more

Example Sentences

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Quoth the Maven, SI will nevermore be the same.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2019

To her, the word was really just like nevermore or dappled.

From Slate • Aug. 6, 2019

Trader Poe’s: Goods worth raven about — at prices nevermore than our competitors!

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2017

Monseaux, who held a sign that said "Doubt the Ravens nevermore," said she wanted to come to show her support for the team.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2013

Apples painted with nevermore are piled on the banquet tables in such quantity as to send half the Court dreaming.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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