English words starting with N

the state or fact of being near in space, time, or relationship; closeness.

The side of a vehicle that is nearest to the kerb when driving on the left (in countries where traffic keeps to the left).

unable to see things clearly unless they are close to the eyes; myopic.

the condition of being able to see clearly only things that are close to you

tidy and in order; carefully arranged

to make something neat or tidy

Beneath; under.

in a tidy and orderly way

the quality or state of being tidy, orderly, and clean.

a person who is compulsively neat and tidy.

a person, especially a man, who is regarded as weak, timid, and ineffectual.

A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible in the night sky either as a bright patch or as a dark silhouette against other bright matter.

relating to or resembling a nebula or nebulae

The state or quality of being cloudy, hazy, or indistinct.

not clear, exact, or definite; vague or hazy in form or concept.

as a necessary result; inevitably

needed to be done, achieved, or present; essential

To make something necessary as a result or requirement.

lacking the necessities of life; very poor

the fact that something must happen or be done; the need for something

The part of the body that connects the head to the shoulders.

(of two competitors in a race or contest) level with each other

a strip of material around the neck of a garment, such as a shirt or dress.

a square of cloth worn around the neck.

a piece of jewelry consisting of a chain, string of beads, etc., worn around the neck.

The shape or position of the upper edge of a piece of clothing around or below the neck.

An article of clothing or ornament worn around the neck.

a long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck and tied in a knot at the front, typically by men as part of formal or business attire.

items of clothing or decoration worn around the neck, such as ties, scarves, or cravats.

A person who practices necromancy; a wizard or sorcerer, especially one who communicates with the dead to predict the future.

The practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to learn about or influence the future.

A morbid, especially sexual, attraction to or interest in dead bodies.

A cemetery, especially a large, elaborate, or ancient one belonging to an old city.

a post-mortem examination performed on an animal; an autopsy of an animal.

the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply.

Relating to or affected by necrosis; characterized by the death of living tissue.

Causing or undergoing necrosis; characterized by the death of living tissue.

The sweet liquid that flowers produce and that bees and other insects collect.

a type of peach with smooth, shiny red and yellow skin and firm flesh.

To require something because it is essential or very important.

Determined by or dependent on someone's financial need or requirements.

Past tense and past participle of 'need'. To have required something necessary or very important.

necessary or required

comparative form of needy: requiring more support, care, or attention; poorer or more lacking in necessities.

The state or quality of being emotionally needy, requiring excessive attention or reassurance.

a very thin, pointed piece of polished metal used in sewing, with a hole at one end for the thread.

a public health service where people who use intravenous drugs can obtain new, sterile hypodermic needles in exchange for used ones, to reduce the spread of infections.

Resembling a needle in shape; long, thin, and pointed.

having a long, thin, pointed end or tip, resembling the shape of a needle.

extremely sharp, like the point of a needle.

a type of decorative sewing or embroidery done on canvas, creating a dense, even pattern.

not needed; unnecessary

in a way that is not necessary or justified; without any need or reason.

The art or process of working with a needle, especially in embroidery or sewing.

The act of pricking or piercing with a needle, especially as a medical or therapeutic procedure.

Determined or allocated according to what is necessary or required.

lacking the necessities of life; very poor.

A tropical Asian tree, Azadirachta indica, with bitter, aromatic seeds and leaves used in traditional medicine, organic farming, and cosmetics.

(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.

To cause something to be ineffective; to nullify.

The act of denying something or stating that something is not true or does not exist.

expressing denial, refusal, or prohibition; meaning 'no' or 'not'

in a bad or harmful way; in a way that is not good or desirable

An attitude characterized by persistent resistance, skepticism, or opposition to suggestions, instructions, or changes.

The attitude, state, or quality of being pessimistic, critical, or inclined to deny or oppose things.

To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.

Suffering a lack of proper care or attention.

failing to give proper care or attention to someone or something

A woman's light, usually sheer dressing gown or robe.

failure to take proper care over something, resulting in damage or injury.

Failing to take proper care over something

in a manner that fails to take proper care or give proper attention to something, often resulting in harm or risk.

so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant.

To such a small degree or extent that it is not important or can be disregarded.

Able to be changed or agreed upon through discussion.

To try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others.

Discussed something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Taking part in formal discussions to reach an agreement.

Formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement.

a person who takes part in formal discussions to try to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics.

A female of Black African ancestry.

A consciousness of and pride in the cultural and physical aspects of African heritage, especially as a basis for a political and cultural movement.

A term for a person of Black African ancestry or descent.

(Anthropology, dated and now offensive). Relating to or denoting a racial grouping of humans traditionally characterized by dark skin and tightly curled hair.

Relating to or characteristic of the political and economic policies associated with Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.

To make the loud, high sound characteristic of a horse.

A person living next door to or very near to the speaker or person referred to.

a district or community within a town or city.

Organized around or focused on a specific local area or community.

Located or living near or next to a place or person.

the quality of being friendly and helpful, as a good neighbor should be.

characteristic of a good neighbor, especially in being friendly, helpful, and kind.

A person living next door to or very near to the speaker or person referred to.

A district or community within a town or city.

Located or living next to or very near to a place or person.

used before the first of two or more alternatives that are joined by ‘nor’ to show that they are not true, do not happen, etc.

A type of very small worm with a long, thin, cylindrical body, many of which are parasites that live in plants or animals.

An opponent or rival that a person cannot seem to overcome or defeat.

Relating to or denoting a form of indirect control or influence exerted by a powerful country over a less powerful one, especially through economic, political, or cultural means, after the formal end of colonial rule.

Relating to or advocating a revived form of fascism, especially one incorporating modern elements.

Relating to or denoting a revival of the Gothic style of architecture in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Relating to or characteristic of a modern form of imperialism, often involving indirect political, economic, or cultural influence rather than direct territorial control.

Relating to the theory that population growth will outpace resources and lead to social problems, unless checked by strict measures.

Relating to or denoting a revised or modernized version of Marxist theory, often incorporating elements from other intellectual traditions.

A person who holds political beliefs similar to those of the Nazis, especially racism, nationalism, and authoritarianism, in a modern context.

Relating to a modern revival of medieval scholasticism, especially in Roman Catholic theology and philosophy.

Describing a style or approach that revives or reinterprets traditional forms, values, or techniques in a new or modern context.

Relating to or reviving the styles, fashions, or attitudes of the Victorian era in a modern context.

Relating to a revival or adaptation of a classical style, especially in art, architecture, or literature.

relating to a revival of a classical style, especially in art, architecture, or music, from the late 18th to the 19th century.

A style in art, architecture, music, and literature that draws inspiration from the classical art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, characterized by order, symmetry, and restraint.

A person with conservative or right-wing political views who previously held liberal or radical views, especially one who supports an assertive, interventionist foreign policy.

relating to or denoting a return to a modified form of a traditional viewpoint, in particular a political ideology characterized by an emphasis on free-market capitalism and an interventionist foreign policy.

the outer layer of the brain in mammals, involved in higher functions such as sensory perception, thought, and spatial reasoning.

a chemical element (symbol nd), a soft silvery-white metal of the lanthanide series, used in making strong permanent magnets, lasers, and colored glass.

relating to a modified form of liberalism tending to favor free-market capitalism and minimal state intervention.

a political approach that favors free-market capitalism, deregulation, and reduction in government spending.

Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and implements were used.

a new word or expression, or a new meaning for an existing word

an antibiotic derived from a streptomyces bacterium, used especially to treat intestinal infections and in topical preparations for skin and eye infections.