English words starting with N

a hormone and neurotransmitter that is released by the adrenal gland and some nerve cells, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels, especially in response to stress or danger.

Relating to Scandinavia, its people, languages, or cultures.

A hormone and neurotransmitter that is released by the adrenal glands and nerve endings, especially in response to stress, and increases heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

edible seaweed, typically of the red algae type, pressed into thin dried sheets and used especially in japanese cuisine.

A standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is typical or expected.

(of a test or assessment) designed to measure a person's performance in relation to the performance of a specified group (the norm), rather than against an absolute standard.

Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.

Having the ability to hear sounds within the standard range of human hearing; not having a hearing impairment.

Having an ordinary or typical appearance; not unusual or strange in appearance.

Having the usual or average size; not unusually large or small.

Having a body weight that is considered typical, healthy, or appropriate for one's height and build.

The state or fact of being normal; a situation where everything is normal.

the process of making something fit a standard or regular pattern.

to make something normal or standard; to bring or return to a normal or usual condition.

the state or fact of being normal; the situation when things happen in the usual or expected way

the process of making something fit a standard pattern or condition.

to make something normal or standard; to bring or return to a usual or expected state or condition.

Adjusted or scaled to a standard or typical state.

in the usual or expected way; under normal circumstances.

A member of the people of Normandy in northern France, especially those who conquered England in 1066.

relating to or establishing a standard or norm of what is correct or acceptable.

The quality or state of relating to or establishing a norm or standard, especially of behavior.

(of a mathematical space or function) having a norm defined, allowing the measurement of size or length.

the process of establishing, or the stage in group development characterized by, the setting of norms or standards of behavior for a group.

A state or condition of being without norms or standards, especially in a social context.

A virus that is a common cause of infectious gastroenteritis, often causing vomiting and diarrhea.

Relating to ancient Scandinavia or its people, language, or culture.

a member of the scandinavian peoples who raided and settled in parts of northwestern europe in the 8th to 11th centuries.

A strong, cold northerly wind that blows in Mexico and the southwestern United States, especially in the winter.

the direction that is on your left when you face the rising sun; one of the four main points of the compass

Located in or characteristic of the central part of a region's northern area.

oriented towards or looking out on the north

the compass point or direction midway between north and northeast

the compass point or direction midway between north and northwest

the direction or point of the compass midway between north and east

located in or moving towards the northeast

located in, towards, or coming from the northeast

situated toward or facing the northeast

Located in or facing the north

Located in or characteristic of the north

a person who was born in or lives in the northern part of a country or region.

situated farthest to the north

the northern part of a country or region.

the side or part of a place, area, or object that faces north or is located in the north

Towards the north

towards the north

the direction or point of the compass midway between north and west

located in or coming from the northwest

located in, towards, or coming from the northwest part of a place

towards the northwest

Relating to Norway, its people, or its language.

the part of the face above the mouth, used for breathing and smelling

a sudden steep fall or drop

an instance of bleeding from the nose.

a sudden steep fall or drop

a small bunch of flowers, typically one that is sweet-scented.

The part of a helmet or a pair of glasses that covers or rests on the nose.

Too interested in other people's private lives

to eat food, especially between meals or in a casual way

Relating to or originating in a hospital.

The sphere of human consciousness and mental activity, especially regarded as a domain of ecological interaction and influence.

a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past.

feeling a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past.

in a way that involves thinking about happy times in the past with a feeling of gentle sadness and affection

either of the two external openings of the nose.

a medicine whose contents are not known, that someone claims will cure an illness, but is probably not effective

Too interested in other people's private lives

Used to form or express negation, denial, refusal, or prohibition.

Not intended to make a financial profit; relating to an organization whose goal is to provide a public benefit rather than to earn money for its owners.

A formal verdict or finding in a court of law that the defendant is not responsible for the crime they were accused of.

Lacking knowledge or awareness; being ignorant or uninformed about something.

Referring to a time in the recent past or the near future.

Not widely known or celebrated; somewhat obscure or lacking in widespread recognition.

used to describe something or someone that is somewhat unfriendly or not entirely amicable.

of a lower than expected or acceptable quality; mediocre or unsatisfactory.

Used to describe something as mediocre, disappointing, or not very good.

Used to describe something that is supposedly secret but is in fact widely known or obvious.

Very obvious, not at all delicate or understated; often used to emphasize a lack of subtlety.

Used to describe someone who is no longer considered young, often implying middle age or beyond.

Used to describe a time in the future that is relatively near or soon.

The quality of being worthy of attention or notice; fame or importance.

important, interesting, or excellent and deserving attention and praise

used for saying that something is a very important or typical example of something

relating to the work of a notary public

(of a document or signature) having been certified by a notary public as genuine.

a person, especially a lawyer, who has the legal authority to witness the signing of documents and to make them official.

To write or mark something down, especially using a special system of symbols or signs.

to write something down in the form of notes or a notation, especially in music or mathematics.

A system of written symbols used to represent numbers, music, or other information.

relating to or expressed in a system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in a specialized field.

A V-shaped cut or indentation in a surface or edge.

Having one or more V-shaped cuts or indentations in an edge or surface.

a short, informal written message

A person who records written notes, especially during a meeting, lecture, or interview.

The practice or process of recording information, especially from a speech, lecture, or reading, in written form.

a small book of plain paper for writing notes in

well known or famous, especially because of some special quality or skill

A small pad of paper for writing notes on.

paper that is used for writing notes or letters, often in sheets or pads.

Deserving attention because it is interesting, important, or excellent.

Not anything; no single thing.

the state of being nothing, or of not existing

the fact of observing or paying attention to something

Easy to see or notice; clear or apparent.

In a way that is easily seen or noticed; to a noticeable degree.

perceiving or becoming aware of something, especially by sight or attention.

The act of informing someone about something, or a document, message, or sound that gives information.

Past tense and past participle of 'notify'. To have informed someone officially about something.

to inform someone of something, typically in a formal or official manner.

An idea, belief, or understanding about something.

Existing only as an idea or concept; not existing in reality.

in a way that relates to or involves an idea, concept, or theory, rather than in a practical or real way

The state of being famous or well known for something bad.

well known for some bad quality or deed

In a way that is well known for some bad quality or deed.

in spite of

A type of sweet, chewy candy made from sugar or honey, nuts (such as almonds), and sometimes egg white.

the digit 0; zero.

a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

to provide a person, animal, or plant with the food and other substances they need in order to live, grow, and stay healthy