never

/ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/adv

Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries

1

At no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.

2

Not at any other time; not on any other occasion; not previously.

3

Negative particle (used to negate verbs in the simple past tense; also used absolutely).

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

ever lever clever bever haver sever devore trevor forever however

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

nab nad nah nam nan nap nat nau nav nay

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

acm aer afl air aix any ary bec bed beg

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

nav aven avon envy evon neva neve oven varn vein

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