nevermore

adverb

nev·​er·​more ˌne-vər-ˈmȯr How to pronounce nevermore (audio)
Synonyms of nevermorenext
: never again

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And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor Shall be lifted—nevermore! — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Soon after, the pumpkin was nevermore. — Kristen Griffith, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 5 Nov. 2021

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First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nevermore was in the 12th century

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nevermore

adverb
nev·​er·​more ˌnev-ər-ˈmō(ə)r How to pronounce nevermore (audio)
-ˈmȯ(ə)r
: never again

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