synonyms - celebrity, star, superstar, VIP, famous person, important person, leading light, celebutante, big name, luminary, mogul, person of note, dignitary, personage, worthy
(in the UK) an insurance underwriter belonging to a Lloyd"s syndicate.
verb
Give a name to.
example - hundreds of diseases had not yet been isolated or named
synonyms - called, by the name of, baptized, christened, known as, under the name of
Specify (a sum, time, or place) as something desired, suggested, or decided on.
example - the club have asked United to name their price for the striker
adjective
(of a person or product) having a well-known name.
example - specialized name brands geared to niche markets
Denoting or relating to a contest that is won or lost by only a very small margin.
example - the home team just hung on for a narrow victory
synonyms - marginal
Denoting a vowel pronounced with the root of the tongue drawn back so as to narrow the pharynx.
example - A narrow diphthong has less movement: in RP, the vowel of day, which moves from half-close to close.
verb
Become or make less wide.
example - the road narrowed and crossed an old bridge
synonyms - become narrower, get narrower, make narrower, become smaller, get smaller, make smaller, taper, diminish, decrease, reduce, contract, shrink, constrict
(of a metal or other mineral) found in a pure or uncombined state.
example - Gold most commonly occurs as a pure metal called native gold or as a natural alloy with silver called electrum.
Designed for or built into a given system, especially denoting the language associated with a given processor, computer, or compiler, and programs written in it.
example - Early programmers worked in native computer code or machine language.
Without special intervention; in a natural manner.
example - naturally curly hair
As may be expected.
example - naturally, I hoped for the best
synonyms - of course, as might be expected, as one would expect, as you would expect, needless to say, not unexpectedly, as was anticipated, as a matter of course
The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.
example - the breathtaking beauty of nature
synonyms - the natural world, the living world, Mother Nature, creation, the world, the environment, the earth, Mother Earth, the universe, the cosmos, natural forces
The basic or inherent features, character, or qualities of something.
example - helping them to realize the nature of their problems
synonyms - close by, close, nearby, close at hand, near at hand, not far away, not far off, in the neighbourhood, in the vicinity, at hand, within reach, within close range, on the doorstep, within earshot, within sight, a stone"s throw away, at close quarters, alongside
A short time away in the future.
example - his retirement was drawing near
Almost.
example - a near perfect fit
synonyms - almost, just about, nearly, practically, virtually, all but
Nearly.
example - I near fell out of the chair
synonyms - almost, just about, nearly, practically, virtually, all but
preposition
At or to a short distance away from (a place)
example - the car park near the sawmill
synonyms - close to, close by, not far from, not far away from, a short distance from, in the vicinity of, in the neighbourhood of, within reach of, a stone"s throw away from, next to, adjacent to, alongside, bordering on, adjoining, abutting, contiguous with
A short period of time from.
example - near the end of the war
Close to (a state); verging on.
example - she gave a tiny smile, brave but near tears
Similar to.
example - a shape near to the original
adjective
Located a short distance away.
example - a large house in the near distance
synonyms - close, nearby, not far away, not far off, close at hand, near at hand, at hand, a stone"s throw away, within reach, within range, accessible, handy, convenient, local, neighbouring, adjacent, next-door, adjoining, bordering, abutting, contiguous, proximate
Only a short time ahead.
example - the conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future
synonyms - imminent, forthcoming, in the offing, close at hand, near at hand, at hand, round the corner, just round the corner, approaching, impending, upcoming, coming, looming
example - soon the cab would be nearing Oxford Street
synonyms - approach, draw near to, draw nearer to, get near to, get nearer to, get close to, get closer to, come towards, move towards, advance towards, close in on
synonyms - nearly, just about, about, more or less, practically, virtually, all but, as good as, next to, close to, near, nigh on, not far from, not far off, to all intents and purposes, approaching, bordering on, verging on, nearing
example - the books had been stacked up in neat piles
synonyms - tidy, neat and tidy, as neat as a new pin, orderly, well ordered, in order, in good order, well kept, shipshape, shipshape and Bristol fashion, in apple-pie order, immaculate, spick and span, uncluttered, straight, trim, spruce
synonyms - excellent, very good, superb, outstanding, magnificent, of high quality, of the highest quality, of the highest standard, exceptional, marvellous, wonderful, sublime, perfect, eminent, pre-eminent, matchless, peerless, supreme, first-rate, first-class, superior, superlative, splendid, admirable, worthy, sterling, fine
example - the prognosis can necessarily be only an educated guess
synonyms - automatically, as a direct consequence, as a direct result, as an automatic consequence, as an automatic result, as a matter of course, by definition, certainly, surely, definitely, incontrovertibly, undoubtedly, axiomatically
example - The Arabs did not know about the advances of the Hindus so they had neither negative quantities nor abbreviations for their unknowns.
Containing, producing, or denoting the kind of electric charge carried by electrons.
example - Each electron carries one unit of negative charge, and there is the same number of electrons as protons, so the atom as a whole is electrically neutral.
(of a photographic image) showing light and shade or colours reversed from those of the original.
example - Some monk drew a perfect photographic negative image, is that what you want us to believe?
Relating to or denoting any of the earth or water signs, considered passive in nature.
(in Parliament) relating to or denoting proposed legislation which will come into force after a specified period unless explicitly rejected in a parliamentary vote.
example - By its decision taken in 1984 the Commission rejected an application for negative clearance and the association appealed.
noun
A word or statement that expresses denial, disagreement, or refusal.
example - she replied in the negative
synonyms - no, refusal, rejection, veto
A negative photographic image made on film or specially prepared glass, from which positive prints may be made.
example - photographs and negatives should be supplied for enlargement purposes
A result of a test or experiment indicating that a certain substance or condition is not present or does not exist.
example - the percentage of false negatives generated by a cancer test was of great concern
The part of an electric circuit that is at a lower electrical potential than another part designated as having zero electrical potential.
A number less than zero.
example - Of course the problem which arises when one tries to consider zero and negatives as numbers is how they interact in regard to the operations of arithmetic, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
verb
Refuse to accept; reject.
example - the bill was negatived on second reading by 130 votes to 129
synonyms - reject, turn down, say ‘no’ to, refuse, veto, squash
Render ineffective; neutralize.
example - should criminal law allow consent to negative what would otherwise be a crime?
Used before the first of two (or occasionally more) alternatives (the others being introduced by ‘nor’) to indicate that they are each untrue or each does not happen.
example - I am neither a liberal nor a conservative
Used to introduce a further negative statement.
determiner
Not the one nor the other; not either.
example - neither side of the brain is dominant over the other
pronoun
Not the one nor the other of two people or things.
A whitish fibre or bundle of fibres in the body that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs.
example - the optic nerve
synonyms - nerve fibre
One"s steadiness and courage in a demanding situation.
example - an amazing journey which tested her nerves to the full
A prominent unbranched rib in a leaf, especially in the midrib of the leaf of a moss.
verb
Brace oneself mentally to face a demanding situation.
example - she nerved herself to enter the room
synonyms - brace oneself, steel oneself, gather muster one"s courage, gather up one"s courage, screw muster one"s courage, screw up one"s courage, summon muster one"s courage, summon up one"s courage, screw one"s courage to the sticking place, gear oneself up, prepare oneself, get in the right frame of mind
example - they had never been camping in their lives
synonyms - at no time, not at any time, not ever, not once, on no occasion
Not at all.
example - he never turned up
synonyms - not at all, certainly not, not for a moment, not in any circumstances, not under any circumstances, in no circumstances, under no circumstances, on no account
example - statements which, although literally true, are nevertheless misleading
synonyms - in spite of everything, in spite of that, nonetheless, even so, however, but, still, yet, though, be that as it may, for all that, despite everything, despite that, after everything, having said that, that said, just the same, all the same, at the same time, in any event, come what may, at any rate, notwithstanding, regardless, anyway, anyhow
Produced, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time; not existing before.
example - the new Madonna album
synonyms - recently developed, newly discovered, brand new, up to the minute, up to date, latest, current, state-of-the-art, contemporary, present-day, advanced, recent, modern
Already existing but seen, experienced, or acquired recently or now for the first time.
A printed publication (usually issued daily or weekly) consisting of folded unstapled sheets and containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence.
(of a time) coming immediately after the time of writing or speaking.
example - we"ll go to Corfu next year
synonyms - following, succeeding, to come, upcoming
Coming immediately after the present one in order, rank, or space.
example - the woman in the next room
synonyms - following, succeeding, to come, upcoming
adverb
On the first or soonest occasion after the present; immediately afterwards.
example - he wondered what would happen next
synonyms - then, after that, after this, following that, following this, after, afterwards, after that time, later, at a later time, subsequently, at a subsequent time
Following in the specified order.
example - Jo was the next oldest after Martin
noun
The next person or thing.
example - the week after next
preposition
Next to.
determiner
Another.
example - every year sales down by a next ten per cent again
Equivalent to the product of three and three; one more than eight, or one less than ten; 9.A group of nine individuals.Nine years old.Nine o"clock.A size of garment or other merchandise denoted by nine.A playing card with nine pips.The nine Muses.
Equivalent to the product of nine and ten; ten less than one hundred; 90.The numbers from 90 to 99, especially the years of a century or of a person"s life.Ninety years old.Ninety miles an hour.
synonyms - no indeed, absolutely not, most certainly not, of course not, under no circumstances, by no means, not at all, negative, never, not really, no thanks
adverb
Not at all; to no extent.
Not.
noun
A negative answer or decision, especially in voting.
example - he was unable to change his automatic yes to a no
Used before the second or further of two or more alternatives (the first being introduced by a negative such as ‘neither’ or ‘not’) to indicate that they are each untrue or each do not happen.
example - they were neither cheap nor convenient
Used to introduce a further negative statement.
example - ‘I don"t see how.’ ‘Nor do I.’
Than.
adverb
literary term for neither
noun
A Boolean operator which gives the value one if and only if all operands have a value of zero and otherwise has a value of zero.
(of a line, ray, or other linear feature) intersecting a given line or surface at right angles.
example - a single plane of symmetry with a diad axis normal to it
(of a salt solution) containing the same salt concentration as the blood.
example - dilute the stock solution with sterile water or normal saline
Denoting a fault or faulting in which a relative downward movement occurred in the strata situated on the upper side of the fault plane.
example - As much as 1.3 km of sediment were eroded on the footwall blocks of normal faults at that time.
noun
The usual, typical, or expected state or condition.
example - her temperature was above normal
synonyms - standard, usual, normal, typical, average, the rule, predictable, unexceptional, par for the course, what one would expect, expected, to be expected, only to be expected
A line at right angles to a given line or surface.
example - the view is along the normal to the surface
example - normally, it takes three or four years to complete the training
synonyms - usually, ordinarily, commonly, as a rule, as a general rule, generally, in general, in the general run of things, mostly, for the most part, by and large, mainly, most of the time, almost always, more often than not, on the whole
In a normal manner.
example - try to breathe normally
synonyms - as usual, as normal, ordinarily, naturally, conventionally, regularly
The direction in which a compass needle normally points, towards the horizon on the left-hand side of a person facing east, or the part of the horizon lying in this direction.
example - a bitter wind blew from the north
The northern part of the world or of a specified country, region, or town.
example - there will be heavy wintry showers, particularly in the north
The player occupying a designated position at the table, sitting opposite and partnering South.
adjective
Lying towards, near, or facing the north.
example - the north bank of the river
Of or denoting the northern part of a specified country, region, or town.
example - North Wales
adverb
To or towards the north.
example - the town is twenty-five miles north of Newport
synonyms - to the north, northward, northwards, northwardly
synonyms - at the moment, at present, just now, right now, at the present time, at the present moment, at this time, at this moment in time, currently, here and now
Used, especially in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative.
example - now, my first impulse was to run away
Used in a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one"s words.
example - we can hardly send her back, now can we?
Used at the end of an ironic question echoing a previous statement.
conjunction
As a consequence of the fact.
example - they spent a lot of time together now that he had retired