Nay
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /neɪ/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Nay is an adverb meaning A vote against.
Meaning
A vote against.
More Meanings
- A person who voted against.
- (archaic or regional, otherwise humorous) No.
- (archaic or regional) Introducing a statement, without direct negation.
- (archaic) No.
- (archaic) A denial; a refusal.
- (obsolete) To refuse.
- (archaic, otherwise humorous) Or rather, or should I say; moreover (introducing a stronger and more appropriate expression than the preceding one).
Example Sentences
His face was dirty, nay, filthy.
Nay, what are you smiling at so damnably?
I vote nay, even though the motion is popular, because I would rather be right than popular.
Duke Magnus, Duke Magnus, plight thee to me, I pray you still so freely; Say me not nay, but yes, yes!
Word Forms
- nays
- naying
- nayed
Antonyms for nay
Common opposites include aye.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nope, not, non, umm, chorus, sayer.
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