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NAY

(noun, adverb, verb, adj., interj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Nay.

How to pronounce nay:

US

Nay - as a noun

Used to express negation

Example: "The nays have it"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
yea

Nay - as an adverb

Not this merely but also; not only so but

Example: "Each of us is peculiar, nay, in a sense unique"

Nay - as a verb

To refuse.

Nay - as an adjective

Nary.

Nay - as an interjection

No.

Example Sentences

"There was a loud nay from the crowd as the proposal was rejected."
"The politician's speech was met with a chorus of nays."
"He didn't trust her promises and replied with a strong nay."
"The chairman called for a vote, and the nays outnumbered the yeas."
"Despite the nays of his advisors, he went ahead with his plan."
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Word Game Points

Is NAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is NAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nay is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is NAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nay is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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