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never did i think of vs i never thought of

Both phrases are correct, but they have different structures and convey slightly different nuances. 'Never did I think of' is a more formal and poetic way of expressing surprise or disbelief, while 'I never thought of' is a more common and straightforward way of stating that something was not considered.

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never did i think of

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday language. It is more formal and poetic.

This structure is used to emphasize surprise or disbelief. It is often found in literature, poetry, or formal speech.

Examples:

  • Never did I think of seeing such a beautiful sight.
  • Never did I think of encountering such kindness in a stranger.
  • Never did I think of finding such peace in chaos.
  • Jan 5, 2015 ... Never did I think of exploring the undersea world of Jacques Cousteau as many of my generation did. Never, that is, until I met Hubert Chretien ...
  • Never did I think of answering him in any other way. Or not to answer him at all. Nor did I ever stop to talk to him. And never once did it occur to me that I could ...
  • As I enter into winter and the final chapters of my life, I find myself reflecting back on things I used to do and things that I wish I had done but never did! I think of ...
  • May 11, 2012 ... Never did I think of asking why the pain is only on my left chest, but not the right chest? As days went by, my left chest was slowing developing ...

Alternatives:

  • I never thought of
  • I never imagined
  • It never occurred to me
  • I didn't consider
  • I didn't anticipate

i never thought of

This phrase is commonly used in everyday language to express that something was not considered.

This structure is a straightforward way of stating that a particular thought did not occur to someone.

Examples:

  • I never thought of going to that restaurant.
  • I never thought of asking for help.
  • I never thought of the consequences.
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  • Mar 26, 2015 ...I never thought of myself as a racist,” he said during a news conference. “I never even considered the possibility. But the bottom line is the ...

Alternatives:

  • Never did I think of
  • I never imagined
  • It never occurred to me
  • I didn't consider
  • I didn't anticipate

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