Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

adjective
/ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water

"He studied nautical charts before setting sail."

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naval

adjective
/ˈneɪvəl/

relating to a country's navy or military ships

"The country invested heavily in naval defense."

noun
/ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea

"The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks."

nave

noun
/neɪv/

the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation

"The choir sang beautifully in the church nave."

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Navel

noun
/ˈneɪvəl/

the small hollow or raised area in the middle of the stomach, also called the belly button

"The baby’s navel was carefully cleaned after birth."

adjective
/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Able to be sailed on or through by ships or boats.

"The river is navigable for large cargo ships."

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verb
/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

To plan and direct the course of a ship, vehicle, or journey.

"The captain navigated the ship safely through the storm."

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noun
/ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

the process or activity of accurately determining one's position and planning and following a route

"The captain was skilled in the art of navigation across the open sea."

Navy

noun
/ˈneɪvi/

the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea

"He joined the navy after graduating from college."

noun
/ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.

"His constant naysaying discouraged the team."

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nbsp

noun
/ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position

"Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line."

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neap

noun
/niːp/

A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.

"During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal."

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Near

preposition
/nɪə(r)/

At or to a short distance away; close in space, time, or relationship.

"There is a park near my house."

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Near-by

adverb
/ˈnɪərbaɪ/

close to; not far away; in the neighborhood

"There is a grocery store nearby."

adjective
/ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

close to a particular place or person

"The nearest gas station is nearby."

adverb
/ˈnɪəli/

almost, but not completely

"She nearly missed the bus."

Neat

adjective
/niːt/

tidy, orderly, and well-arranged; simple and elegant

"His handwriting is very neat and easy to read."

adverb
/ˈniːtli/

in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely

"She arranged the books neatly on the shelf."

noun
/ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.

"The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky."

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Nebulous

adjective
/ˈnɛbjələs/

Unclear, vague, or ill-defined; resembling a cloud or haze.

"His plan for the future was still nebulous and hard to understand."

adverb
/ˌnɛsəˈsɛrɪli/

as a necessary result; inevitably

"It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re wrong."

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adjective
/ˈnɛsəsɛri/

Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.

"It is necessary to wear a helmet while riding a bike."

verb
/nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

To make something necessary or unavoidable.

"The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event."

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noun
/nəˈsɛsəti/

Something that is essential or indispensable.

"Food and water are basic necessities of life."

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Neck

noun
/nɛk/

the part of the body connecting the head and the shoulders

"She wore a necklace around her neck."

noun
/ˈnek.ləs/

a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck

"She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party."

noun
/ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape

"The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline."

noun
/ˈnek.taɪ/

a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front

"He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting."

noun
/nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.

"The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year."

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necromancer

noun
/ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead

"The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest."

noun
/ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future

"Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests."

noun
/nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs

"The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city."

noun
/nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply

"The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis."

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noun
/ˈnɛktər/

a sweet liquid produced by flowers and collected by bees; in mythology, the drink of the gods

"The bees were busy collecting nectar from the flowers."

noun
/ˈnɛktəriːn/

A smooth-skinned variety of peach.

"She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market."

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need

verb
/niːd/

to require something or someone

"I need your help with this task."

noun, verb
/ˈniː.dəl/

a small thin metal tool with a point used for sewing or injecting; to provoke or annoy someone

"The nurse used a sterile needle for the injection."

adjective
/ˈniːd.ləs/

unnecessary; not required; without purpose

"The argument was needless and could have been avoided."

noun
/ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.

"Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework."

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Needy

adjective
/ˈniːdi/

Lacking the basic necessities of life; poor.

"The charity provides food and shelter for needy families."

adjective
/nɪˈfɛəriəs/

Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.

"The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors."

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verb
/nɪˈɡeɪt/

To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.

"The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier."

noun
/nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.

"The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs."

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negative

adjective
/ˈnɛɡətɪv/

not desirable or positive; bad or harmful

"The team had a negative attitude towards the proposal."

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verb
/nɪˈɡlɛkt/

To fail to care for or give proper attention to something or someone.

"He neglected his studies and failed the exam."

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neglectful

adjective
/nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

Failing to give proper care or attention.

"The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours."

noun
/ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.

"She wore a silk negligee before going to bed."

noun
/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒəns/

Failure to take proper care in doing something, often resulting in damage or harm.

"The accident was caused by the driver's negligence."

adjective
/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Failing to take proper care in doing something; careless.

"The company was found negligent in providing workplace safety."

adjective
/ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.

"The cost of the error was negligible."