Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
"The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team."
in a new or recent manner
"She has newly renovated her house."
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
"The news about the storm spread quickly."
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
"The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees."
a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence
"I read the newspaper every morning."
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
"The newt swam gracefully in the pond."
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
"The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion."
immediately following in time, order, or place
"The next train leaves at 9:00 AM."
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
"The town was a nexus for trade routes in the region."
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
"He dipped the nib into the ink before writing."
to take small bites of food
"The rabbit nibbled on a carrot."
pleasant, kind, or enjoyable
"She is a very nice person to work with."
in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately
"She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand."
a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something
"The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case."
a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment
"He has found his niche in the marketing industry."
a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States
"He found a nickel on the ground."
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
"His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave."
the daughter of one's brother or sister
"My niece is studying at the university this year."
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."
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
"He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip."
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
"A small doubt niggled at her mind."
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
"She loves going for walks at night."
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
"The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance."
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."
the time when night begins; dusk
"They decided to return home before nightfall."
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
"The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight."
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very distressing experience.
"Last night, she had a terrifying nightmare."
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
"The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism."
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."
Nothing; zero.
"The score remained nil after the first half."
Quick and light in movement or thought.
"The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience."
the number that is one more than eight
"She has nine books in her collection."
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
"Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!"
To pinch, bite, or squeeze sharply; to stop something at an early stage.
"The cold wind will nip your fingers."
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
"It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket."
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."
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
"The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair."
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
"She tends to nitpick about every little detail."
used to give a negative response or to show disagreement
"She said no to the invitation."
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."
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."
Having or showing fine personal qualities, high moral principles, or being of high social rank.
"He is admired for his noble character and generosity."
no person; not anyone
"Nobody came to the party."
Active at night and sleeping during the day.
"Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night."
to move your head up and down, especially to show agreement or understanding
"She nodded in agreement with the proposal."
a sound, especially when it is unwanted, unpleasant, or loud
"The noise from the construction site was unbearable."
Completely silent; without any noise.
"The cat made a noiseless leap onto the table."
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
"The children were playing noisily in the playground."
Having an extremely unpleasant smell; offensive or harmful.
"The dump emitted a noisome odor that spread through the town."
Making a lot of loud sounds; full of noise.
"The children were noisy during the party."
