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nerdnoun
A person who is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one involving technology, science, or academic pursuits.
nerdsnoun
Plural of nerd; people who are extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about particular subjects, especially technology or academic pursuits.
neroproper_noun
A male given name of Latin origin; most notably, the fifth Roman Emperor (37-68 AD), infamous for his tyranny and persecution of Christians.
nervenoun
(anatomy) A bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation between the brain or spinal cord and other parts of the body.
nervesnoun
Plural of nerve; the bundles of fibers in the body that transmit sensory and motor impulses.
nervousadjective
Feeling or showing anxiety, worry, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
nervouslyadverb
In a nervous manner; with anxiety, worry, or unease.
nesssuffix
A suffix used to form nouns from adjectives, denoting a state, condition, or quality.
nestnoun
A structure built by birds, insects, or other animals to hold eggs and shelter young.
netnoun
An open-meshed fabric made of twine, cord, or thread, used for catching fish, birds, or other things.
netsnoun
Plural of net; multiple structures of open-meshed fabric.
networknoun
An arrangement of intersecting lines or channels.
networksnoun
Plural of network; interconnected systems or groups of people, computers, or things.
neuraladjective
Relating to a nerve or the nervous system.
neutraladjective
Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement; impartial.
nevadaproper_noun
A state in the western United States, known for Las Vegas, legalized gambling, and desert landscapes.
neveradverb
At no time in the past or future; not ever.
neverthelessadverb
In spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same.
nevilleproper_noun
A male given name of Norman French origin; also used as a surname.
newadjective
Recently made, discovered, or created; not existing before.
newbornnoun
A recently born child or animal, typically in the first few weeks of life.
newestadjective
Superlative form of new; most recently made, discovered, or acquired.
newlyadverb
Recently; only a short time ago.
newsnoun
Information about recent events or developments.
newspapernoun
A printed publication containing news, articles, advertisements, and other information, usually issued daily or weekly.
newspapersnoun
Plural of newspaper; printed publications containing news, articles, and advertisements.
newtonnoun
(physics) The SI unit of force, equal to the force that produces an acceleration of one meter per second squared on a mass of one kilogram. Symbol: N.
nextadjective
Coming immediately after in time, order, or space.
niceadjective
Pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory.
nicelyadverb
In a pleasant or attractive manner.
niceradjective
Comparative form of nice; more pleasant or agreeable.
nicestadjective
Superlative form of nice; most pleasant or agreeable.
nicknoun
A small cut or notch on a surface or edge.
nickedverb
Past tense and past participle of nick; made a small cut in something.
nickelnoun
A silvery-white metallic element used in alloys and plating (symbol: Ni).
nicknamenoun
A familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of or as well as their real name.
niecenoun
A daughter of one's brother or sister; a daughter of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.
nightnoun
The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
nightclubnoun
An establishment open at night for entertainment, typically with music, dancing, and drinks.
nightfallnoun
The time in the evening when it becomes dark; the onset of night.
nightingalenoun
A small European thrush (Luscinia megarhynchos) known for its powerful and beautiful song, especially the male which sings at night during mating season.
nightmarenoun
A frightening or unpleasant dream that occurs during sleep.
nightmaresnoun
Plural of nightmare; frightening or unpleasant dreams.
nightsnoun
Plural of night; the periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
nilenoun
A major river in northeastern Africa, traditionally considered the longest river in the world (approximately 6,650 km), flowing northward through eleven countries and emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.
ninenoun
The number equivalent to the product of three and three; one more than eight; 9.
nineteennumeral
The cardinal number equal to 18 + 1; one more than eighteen; 19.
ninetynumeral
The cardinal number equal to 9 x 10; nine times ten; 90.
ninjanoun
A member of a class of feudal Japanese warriors trained in martial arts and employed especially for espionage and assassinations.
ninthadjective
(adjective) Coming after the eighth in position, order, or rank.