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/xaˈmas/

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Translation

never, ever

Word origin

From Latin iam magis ('now more, ever'), from iam ('now, already') plus magis ('more'). It now means 'never' when paired with a negative.

Origin
Latin
Root
iam magis
English cognates
major, magnitude

Examples

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I have never seen anything like that.

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I will never go back to that place.

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I never thought she would call me.

juntos.

I never imagined we would go so far together.

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I will never forget that night.

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This word is part of lesson 12.