Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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."

navigate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

navigation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

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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."

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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."

necessity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

Necklace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

Necktie definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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."

Nectar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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
/ˈnɛpətɪzəm/

The practice of giving unfair advantages to relatives, especially in jobs or positions of power.

"The company was accused of nepotism after the manager hired his brother."

conjunction
/ˈniːðər/

used to connect two negative alternatives

"Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting."

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nemesis

noun
/ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.

"For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis."

noun
/ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.

"Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics."

noun
/ˌniːoʊˈlætɪn/

The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.

"Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin."

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neocracy

noun
/niːˈɒkrəsi/

A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.

"The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders."

adjective
/ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.

"Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals."

noun
/niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

A newly coined word or expression.

"The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'."

noun
/niˈɒlədʒi/

The use of new words or the study of their origin.

"The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang."

noun
/ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.

"Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions."

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noun
/ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.

"As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor."

noun
/ˈnefjuː/

the son of one’s brother or sister

"My nephew is studying at the university."

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net

noun
/nɛt/

a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

"The fisherman cast his net into the sea."

mundanity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.

"The mundanity of office life can be exhausting."

noun
/ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.

"She built a strong professional network."

adjective
/ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.

"The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers."

noun
/ˈnɛtl̩/

a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched

"He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting."

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nether

adjective
/ˈnɛðər/

situated down or below; lower

"They explored the nether regions of the cave."

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Nest

noun
/nɛst/

a structure built by birds or other animals to hold their eggs or young.

"The bird built a nest in the tall tree."