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nay

UK
/neɪ/
US
/neɪ/

Translations

naynoun
nays
pl
UK
/neɪ/
US
/neɪ/
nonAu vote.
The proposal was met with several nays from the committee members.
La proposition a reçu plusieurs non de la part des membres du comité.
Additional translations
opposantPersonne qui vote contre une proposition.
nayadverb
nonForme littéraire ou archaïque.
Nay, I will stay here until the work is finished.
Non, je resterai ici jusqu'à ce que le travail soit terminé.
Additional translations
nonEmploi pour rectifier ou renforcer une précision.
Synonyms
not
never
neither
no
nayinterjection
UK
/neɪ/
US
/neɪ/
nonForme littéraire ou archaïque.
Nay, I will not agree to such terms.
Non, je ne consentirai pas à de telles conditions.
Additional translations
nonEmploi pour introduire une reformulation plus forte.
Synonyms
negative
nope
never
not at all
no

Definitions

naynoun
A negative answer or vote.
The proposal was met with several nays from the committee members.
A person who votes against something.
The nays were outnumbered by the yeas in the final vote.
nayadverb
Used to emphasize a more accurate word or phrase.
The project was challenging, nay, nearly impossible to complete on time.
No; not at all (archaic or formal).
Nay, I will stay here until the work is finished.
nayinterjection
Used to express a strong denial or refusal.
Nay, I will not agree to such terms.
Used to introduce a stronger or more emphatic statement.
He is talented, nay, a genius in his field.
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