Nevermore

/ˌnevərˈmɔːr/

adverb

Not ever again.

Only then did she say the fateful word: 'Leave!' And he left her, to return nevermore.

'nevermore' is often used in literary texts such as poems and old novels. it's most famously used in the phrase 'quoth the raven
nevermore.' from the poem 'the raven' by edgar allan poe.

Literary

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Used more commonly in classic literature or poetry, not in everyday conversation.

Reading Gothic novels, one might find characters vowing to see each other 'nevermore.'

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'Nevermore' adds drama or seriousness to a statement, more than just saying 'never again.'

She whispered 'nevermore' as the door shut, signaling a definitive end.

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Conveys a deep sense of finality and despair, often associated with loss or ending.

With the ship sinking, the sailors knew they would see their homes 'nevermore.'

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