nay

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adverb

ˈnā

old-fashioned + literary

—used to correct what has just been said by replacing a word with one that is more accurate or appropriate

The letter made him happy, nay, ecstatic.Joseph was an elderly, nay, an old man—very old, perhaps, though hale and sinewy.

Emily Brontë… bodies of work that have shown themselves to be crucial to an understanding of the art—nay, the culture—of our times.

Carter Ratcliff

old-fashioned : no

Only one councillor voted nay on the proposal.

I dare not say him nay. [=I dare not say no to him]

… he was young and too good-natured to say nay to any woman who wooed him.

Samuel Butler

"Gold digging, sir?" "Nay, sir," answered I, starting, "I was merely—ahem!—merely—I say I was merely digging-round my chimney."

Herman Melville

Synonyms

Adverb

even
indeed
truly
verily
yea

Noun

negative
no
non placet

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Adverb Nay, I do not wish to go. I was angry—nay, furious—at the way they were treating that poor dog. Noun when the votes were tallied, it was 241 yeas and 54 nays gave a resounding nay to the request for a mixed-company camping trip

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

So, coming live from my Van Down By the River, Old Prospector's pickaxe in my right hand, Cowbell in my left, Opera Man wig on my head, El Nino thundering away above it, here are the eight footballers who could, nay should, host SNL.

SI.com, 9 Oct. 2019

Noun

The vote is in and the nay-sayers appear to be out-numbered.

Linda Gandee, cleveland, 20 June 2022 And, on Wednesday evening, Rep. Thomas Massie exercised his prerogative to stand apart from his colleagues by voting nay.

Philip Elliott, Time, 19 May 2022 Student trustee Malinalli Villalobos joined him in voting nay, but the student role is advisory without a vote that counts toward the outcome.

Gwendolyn Wu, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 May 2022 The duo is also dressed in matching iridescent corsets shaped like seashells that add to the under-the-sea scenery — nay, seanery.

Jennet Jusu, Allure, 24 Mar. 2022 Some Palestinian rights advocates, including McCollum, didn’t join Tlaib’s nay.

New York Times, 3 Mar. 2022 Emphasize the positive and chase away nay-saying demons.

Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Dec. 2021 Keep your eyes peeled for cult-favorite Nordstrom pieces as well, like those Zella leggings with hundreds—nay, thousands—of five-star reviews—and the $44 bra with a loyal celeb following.

Talia Abbas, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2021 Asynchronous collaboration is inherently disruptive and a game changer because there’s no place to hide for nay-sayers and defenders of the status quo.

Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adverb and Noun

Middle English, from Old Norse nei, from ne not + ei ever — more at no, aye

First Known Use

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	nays
释义	nay 1 of 2 adverb ˈnā 1 old-fashioned + literary —used to correct what has just been said by replacing a word with one that is more accurate or appropriate The letter made him happy, nay, ecstatic.Joseph was an elderly, nay, an old man—very old, perhaps, though hale and sinewy. Emily Brontë… bodies of work that have shown themselves to be crucial to an understanding of the art—nay, the culture—of our times. Carter Ratcliff 2 old-fashioned : no Only one councillor voted nay on the proposal. I dare not say him nay. [=I dare not say no to him] … he was young and too good-natured to say nay to any woman who wooed him. Samuel Butler "Gold digging, sir?" "Nay, sir," answered I, starting, "I was merely—ahem!—merely—I say I was merely digging-round my chimney." Herman Melville nay 2 of 2 noun 1 : denial, refusal 2 a : a negative reply or vote The nays outnumbered the ayes, and so the measure did not pass. b : one who votes no He voted with the nays. Synonyms Adverb even indeed truly verily yea Noun negative no non placet See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adverb Nay, I do not wish to go. I was angry—nay, furious—at the way they were treating that poor dog. Noun when the votes were tallied, it was 241 yeas and 54 nays gave a resounding nay to the request for a mixed-company camping trip Recent Examples on the Web Adverb So, coming live from my Van Down By the River, Old Prospector's pickaxe in my right hand, Cowbell in my left, Opera Man wig on my head, El Nino thundering away above it, here are the eight footballers who could, nay should, host SNL. SI.com, 9 Oct. 2019 Noun The vote is in and the nay-sayers appear to be out-numbered. Linda Gandee, cleveland, 20 June 2022 And, on Wednesday evening, Rep. Thomas Massie exercised his prerogative to stand apart from his colleagues by voting nay. Philip Elliott, Time, 19 May 2022 Student trustee Malinalli Villalobos joined him in voting nay, but the student role is advisory without a vote that counts toward the outcome. Gwendolyn Wu, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 May 2022 The duo is also dressed in matching iridescent corsets shaped like seashells that add to the under-the-sea scenery — nay, seanery. Jennet Jusu, Allure, 24 Mar. 2022 Some Palestinian rights advocates, including McCollum, didn’t join Tlaib’s nay. New York Times, 3 Mar. 2022 Emphasize the positive and chase away nay-saying demons. Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Dec. 2021 Keep your eyes peeled for cult-favorite Nordstrom pieces as well, like those Zella leggings with hundreds—nay, thousands—of five-star reviews—and the $44 bra with a loyal celeb following. Talia Abbas, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2021 Asynchronous collaboration is inherently disruptive and a game changer because there’s no place to hide for nay-sayers and defenders of the status quo. Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Adverb and Noun Middle English, from Old Norse nei, from ne not + ei ever — more at no, aye First Known Use Adverb 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition nay 1 of 2 adverb ˈnā : no entry 1 sense 2 Are you coming? Nay, I'm not. nay 2 of 2 noun plural nays 1 : no entry 3 sense 2 The final vote was 3 ayes and 6 nays. 2 : no entry 3 sense 3 nays noun plural of nay 1 as in noes a vote or decision against something when the votes were tallied, it was 241 yeas and 54 nays Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance noes vetoes nos refusals negatives cons non placets denials negations blackballs Antonyms & Near Antonyms yeas positives pros yesses yeses acceptances approvals graces See More 2 as in refusals an unwillingness to grant something asked for gave a resounding nay to the request for a mixed-company camping trip Synonyms & Similar Words refusals noes rejections denials nos turndowns disallowances declinations nonacceptances injunctions rebuffs spurns vetoes repulses repudiations discouragements suppressions repressions negatives bans deterrences Antonyms & Near Antonyms grants allowances sanctions approvals agreements acceptances concurrences accessions leaves authorizations okays assents consents licenses permissions licences acquiescences clearances signatures OKs sufferances stamps seals imprimaturs See More
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