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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • negative/ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/nounA14 meaningsA photographic image with light and dark reversed.
  • negotiate/nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/verbB23 meaningsTo discuss something with someone in order to reach an agreement.
  • neighbor/ˈneɪ.bɚ/nounA22 meaningsA person who lives next to you or very near you.
  • neon/ˈni.ɒn/nounB2An inert gas that glows orange-red in a tube.
  • nerve/nɜːv/nounB12 meaningsA fibre carrying signals between body and brain.
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adjectiveA23 meanings
Worried and unable to relax about something ahead.
  • nest/nɛst/nounB13 meaningsThe structure a bird builds for its eggs.
  • nesting boxnounB2A wooden box put up for birds to breed in.
  • nesting groundnounB2The place where a species lays its eggs.
  • net/nɛt/nounB14 meaningsMaterial made of string or cord knotted into a mesh, or a piece of it made for a purpose such as catching fish.
  • network/ˈnɛt.wɜːk/nounB1+3 meaningsComputers connected so they can share information.
  • networking/ˈnɛtˌwɜː(r)kɪŋ/nounB2+2 meaningsBuilding useful professional contacts.
  • neutral/ˈnjuː.tɹəl/adjectiveB25 meaningsNot supporting either side in a disagreement or a war.
  • nevertheless/ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/adverbB2In spite of that; all the same.
  • newly/ˈnjuːli/adverbB2Very recently, used before a past participle.
  • newlywedsnounB2A couple who married only recently.
  • newsroom/ˈnjuːzɹuːm/nounB2The room where reporters and editors work.
  • nibble/ˈnɪbl̩/verbB25 meaningsTo eat something in small, quick bites.
  • nick/nɪk/verbB2To cut a small notch in something.
  • nickel/ˈnɪk.əl/nounB2A hard silvery metal used in coins and alloys.
  • night owl/ˈnaɪt aʊl/phraseB2A person who comes alive after midnight.
  • nightcap/ˈnaɪtˌkæp/nounB2A last drink taken before bed.
  • nightclub/ˈnʌɪtklʌb/nounB2A place open late for dancing to loud music.
  • nightgown/ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/nounB2A loose garment worn in bed by a woman.
  • nightingale/ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/nounB2A plain brown bird known for singing at night.
  • nine-to-fivenounB2An ordinary office job with fixed daily hours.
  • nip/nɪp/verbB22 meaningsTo pinch or bite sharply.
  • no kiddingphraseB2Said in surprise, or in flat disbelief.
  • no offencephraseB2Said before something that might sting.
  • no pain, no gainphraseB2The gym saying: results demand suffering.
  • no vacancyphraseB2The lit-up sign meaning the hotel is completely full.
  • no-show/ˈnoʊ ˌʃoʊ/nounB2A guest who books and never arrives.
  • noble/ˈnəʊbəl/adjectiveB23 meaningsMorally high and generous.
  • nod/nɒd/verbB24 meaningsTo move your head down and up, to mean yes or to greet someone.
  • none of your businessphraseB2Used to say that something does not concern the person asking.
  • none takenphraseB2A reply meaning you were not upset by the remark.
  • nonetheless/ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/adverbB2In spite of what has just been said.
  • noose/nuːs/nounB2A loop of rope with a knot that tightens when pulled.
  • norm/nɔːm/nounB2+2 meaningsWhat is usual and expected in a group.
  • nose[nəʊ̯z]nounA15 meaningsThe part of the face you breathe and smell through.
  • nostril/ˈnɒs.tɹɪl/nounB2Either of the two external openings of the nose.
  • not a hopephraseB2There is no possibility at all.
  • notch/nɒtʃ/nounB24 meaningsA small V-shaped cut in an edge or surface.
  • notebook/ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/nounB2A book of blank pages for writing notes.
  • nothing to declarephraseB2The channel for travellers carrying nothing taxable.
  • notice/ˈnəʊ.tɪs/verbA24 meaningsTo become aware of something without having been looking for it.
  • notice periodnounB2The time you must keep working after resigning.
  • notification/ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/nounB1+3 meaningsA message that appears on a phone or computer screen to tell you something has happened.
  • notify/ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/verbB2To tell somebody officially.
  • notion/ˈnəʊʃən/nounB2A loose idea or belief held in the mind.
  • nourishment/ˈnʌɹɪʃmənt/nounB2The food a body needs to keep going.
  • now that you mention itphraseB2Said when somebody's remark reminds you of something.
  • nowadays/ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/adverbB2At the present time, in contrast to the past.
  • nuclear/ˈn(j)u.kli.ɚ/adjectiveB1+3 meaningsUsing energy from the nucleus of atoms.
  • nuclear familynounB2Just parents and their children.
  • nudge/nʌd͡ʒ/verbB24 meaningsTo push somebody gently, usually with your elbow.
  • nudity/ˈnjudɪˌti/nounB2The state of wearing no clothes.
  • nugget/ˈnʌɡət/nounB22 meaningsA rounded lump of pure metal found in the ground.
  • nuisance/ˈnjuː.səns/nounB23 meaningsA person or thing that keeps causing annoyance.
  • numbnessnounB2+2 meaningsA loss of feeling in part of the body.