Meaning & Definition of word "Ne"

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    Ne

    niː

    adverb:

    • 1. A particle used in negative constructions, often meaning 'not'.
      • Example: I ne want to go to the store today.
    • 2. Used in some dialects to emphasize a negative experience or condition.
      • Example: He ne felt more tired than before after the long journey.

    conjunction:

    • 1. Used in some dialects to mean 'nor' or 'neither'.
      • Example: She ne could see him, nor could she hear him.

    pronoun:

    • 1. A variant of 'he', used in some dialects.
      • Example: Ne went to the park yesterday.

    Etymology

    From Middle English, variant of 'not'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ne pas:

    not

    neither here nor there:

    irrelevant

    ne ver:

    never

    Related Words

    nae:

    not at all

    nay:

    no

    Slang Meanings of ne

    Meaning: Used among friends to imply disbelief or sarcasm.

    Example Sentence: He thinks he can beat me, ne!

    Meaning: Expression of frustration or annoyance.

    Example Sentence: Ne, I can’t believe you did that!