Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.

"The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes."

noun
/ˈnoʊʃən/

An idea, belief, or concept about something.

"He had a vague notion of what she wanted."

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verb
/ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

to inform someone officially about something

"The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change."

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noun
/ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

A notice or announcement, especially an official one.

"Turn off notifications to stay focused."

noun
/ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device

"You will receive a notification when your application is approved."

adjective
/ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

Easily seen, observed, or recognized.

"There was a noticeable improvement in her performance."

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noun
/ˈnoʊtɪs/

a written or printed announcement or notification

"He gave me a notice about the meeting."

pronoun
/ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not anything; no thing

"She has nothing to worry about."

adjective, verb
/ˈnoʊtɪd/

well known or famous; written down or observed

"He is a noted author in the field of history."

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noun
/ˈnoʊtbʊk/

a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer

"She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas."

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note

noun, verb
/noʊt/

a brief record of facts, topics, or thoughts written down; to observe or remark upon something

"She wrote a quick note to remind herself of the meeting."

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notch

noun
/nɑːtʃ/

A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.

"He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days."

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Nice

adjective
/naɪs/

pleasant, kind, or enjoyable

"She is a very nice person to work with."

adjective
/nɒkˈtɜːrnəl/

Active at night and sleeping during the day.

"Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night."

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nobody

pronoun
/ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

no person; not anyone

"Nobody came to the party."

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Noble

adjective
/ˈnoʊbəl/

Having or showing fine personal qualities, high moral principles, or being of high social rank.

"He is admired for his noble character and generosity."

noun
/nəʊˈbɪləti/

the quality of being noble in character or the group of people belonging to the aristocracy

"The king praised her for her nobility and courage."

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noun
noʊˈbel praɪz

Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.

"Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions."

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no

adverb
/noʊ/

used to give a negative response or to show disagreement

"She said no to the invitation."

verb
/ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.

"She tends to nitpick about every little detail."

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nit

noun
/nɪt/

The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

"The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair."

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nirvana

noun
/nɪərˈvɑːnə/

A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.

"Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives."

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Nippy

adjective
/ˈnɪp.i/

cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement

"It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket."

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nip

verb
/nɪp/

To pinch, bite, or squeeze sharply; to stop something at an early stage.

"The cold wind will nip your fingers."

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Ninny

noun
/ˈnɪn.i/

a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense

"Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!"

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nine

noun
/naɪn/

the number that is one more than eight

"She has nine books in her collection."

adjective
/ˈnɪmbəl/

Quick and light in movement or thought.

"The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience."

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Nil

noun
/nɪl/

Nothing; zero.

"The score remained nil after the first half."

noun
/ˈnaɪəlɪst/

A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.

"He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms."

noun
/ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.

"The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism."

noun
/ˈnaɪtˌmɛər/

a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very distressing experience.

"Last night, she had a terrifying nightmare."

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noun
/ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night

"The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight."

noun
/ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

the time when night begins; dusk

"They decided to return home before nightfall."

Night queen definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/naɪt kwiːn/

a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent

"The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance."

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noun
/naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers

"The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers."

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night

noun
/naɪt/

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

"She loves going for walks at night."

verb
/ˈnɪɡəl/

to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry

"A small doubt niggled at her mind."

adjective
/ˈnɪɡərdli/

unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly

"He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip."

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noun
/naɪˈdʒel.ə/

small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed

"Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking."

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niece

noun
/niːs/

the daughter of one's brother or sister

"My niece is studying at the university this year."

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Nickname

noun
/ˈnɪk.neɪm/

a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name

"His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave."

noun
/ˈnɪkəl/

a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States

"He found a nickel on the ground."

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Niche

noun
/niːʃ/

a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment

"He has found his niche in the marketing industry."

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nicety

noun
/ˈnaɪsəti/

a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something

"The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case."

adverb
/ˈnaɪsli/

in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately

"She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand."

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noun
/njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.

"His neurosis made social interactions difficult."

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noun
ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.plæsˈtɪ.sɪ.ti

The ability of the brain to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

"Meditation enhances neuroplasticity, improving memory and focus."

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neuroprotective

adjective
ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.

"Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits."

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adjective
ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.

"Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention."

verb
/ˈnuːtər/

To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.

"They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens."