ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ne

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /nə/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Ne is an adverb meaning (New Zealand) "Isn't that so?" (used in representations of Maori English).

Meaning

(New Zealand) "Isn't that so?" (used in representations of Maori English).

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete or deliberately archaic) Not.
  2. (obsolete) Nor.

Example Sentences

For she ne dare doo, but to commande.
Ne durst again his fieri face out-show.
For he ne had, nor could increase his line.
In geving me to him whom I ne can, ne may, ne ought to love.

Synonyms for ne

Depending on context, synonyms include neon, northeast.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include northeast, neon, gat, cliticization, nouveau, nor.

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