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Definition of neva

neva

/ˈniː.və/
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neva Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in northwestern Russia that flows from Lake Ladoga through the city of St. Petersburg into the Gulf of Finland.

Word Nuance & Usage

While defined as a proper noun referring to the Russian river, 'neva' is predominantly encountered in modern digital text and regional dialects as a phonetic, informal spelling of the adverb 'never'.

• Rhymes for neva

• Nearby Words

neutrally
neutron
neutropenic
neva
nevada
nevada falls
never

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neva. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neva
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