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- [ney]
- /neɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ney]
- /neɪ/
Definitions of nays word
- adverb nays and not only so but; not only that but also; indeed: many good, nay, noble qualities. 1
- adverb nays Archaic. no (used in dissent, denial, or refusal). 1
- noun nays a denial or refusal. 1
- noun nays a negative vote or voter. 1
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Origin of nays
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English nai, nei < Old Norse nei no, contraction of ne not + ei ever; see na, ay1
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Parts of speech for Nays
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nays popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
nays usage trend in Literature
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adverb nays
- noes — (a negative used to express dissent, denial, or refusal, as in response to a question or request)