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- [nee-on]
- /ˈni ɒn/
- /ˈniː.ɒn/
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- [nee-on]
- /ˈni ɒn/
Definitions of neon word
- noun neon Chemistry. a chemically inert gaseous element occurring in small amounts in the earth's atmosphere, used chiefly in a type of electrical lamp. Symbol: Ne; atomic weight: 20.183; atomic number: 10; density: 0.9002 g/l at 0°C and 760 mm pressure. 1
- noun neon neon lamp. 1
- noun neon a sign or advertising sign formed from neon lamps. 1
- adjective neon using or containing the gas neon. 1
- adjective neon made of or formed by a neon lamp or lamps: a neon sign. 1
- adjective neon of, relating to, or characteristic of a tawdry urban district or of gaudy nighttime entertainment. 1
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Origin of neon
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < New Latin < Greek néon new, recent (neuter of néos); see -on1
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Parts of speech for Neon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
neon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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".
neon usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for neon
adjective neon
- blazing — Blazing sun or blazing hot weather is very hot.
- brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
- glowing — incandescent.
- lambent — running or moving lightly over a surface: lambent tongues of flame.
- luminous — radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright.
Antonyms for neon
adjective neon
- dark — When it is dark, there is not enough light to see properly, for example because it is night.
- dreary — causing sadness or gloom.
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- homely — lacking in physical attractiveness; not beautiful; unattractive: a homely child.
- plain — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
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