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Never-never for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: 'nɛvər_'nɛvər

What does Never-never really mean?

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Teacher: Hey there! I'm here to help you understand the meaning of the word "never-never." It's totally normal to have some difficulty with certain words, and I'll do my best to explain it in a way that makes sense to you. So, let's dive in, shall we?

Imagine you have a magic remote control that can pause time whenever you want. You press the button, and everything around you suddenly freezes. You can explore the frozen world, touch things, and even have a conversation with someone who is also paused in time. Now, this remote control represents the power of "never-never."

When we say "never-never," it means something that is not real, something that can't exist in reality. It's like a dream or a fantasy that we cannot truly experience or make happen. It's a way of expressing that something is impossible or outside the realm of possibility.

For example, let's say you dream of flying high in the sky without a plane. That's a "never-never" because it can't happen in real life. Just like pressing that magic remote control button and freezing time is a "never-never" because it's not an actual power we have.

But "never-never" can also mean something that is extremely unlikely or improbable. It's like saying the chances of it happening are close to zero, almost impossible.

Think of it like trying to find a purple elephant with polka dots in a crowded city. The chances of actually finding a purple elephant with polka dots are so slim that we could say it's a "never-never" situation.

So, "never-never" can describe something that is completely impossible or something that is highly unlikely to happen. It's a way of emphasizing that whatever it is, it's beyond our grasp or very unlikely to occur.

I hope that makes it clearer for you! Do you have any other questions about "never-never"?

Revised and Fact checked by Lily Wilson on 2023-10-29 11:32:36

Never-never In a sentece

Learn how to use Never-never inside a sentece

  • I will never-never eat a spicy food because it makes my stomach hurt.
  • My mom told me to never-never talk to strangers who approach me on the street.
  • We should never-never touch a hot stove because it can burn our hands.
  • I promise to never-never cheat on a test because it is not fair to other students.
  • It's important to never-never give up on our dreams, no matter how difficult they may seem.

Never-never Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Never-never Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Never-never Holonyms

The larger whole to which this word belongs.

Never-never Instances

Words that the original word is an example of.

Never-never Regions

Regions where the word is used.