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neon.

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Other definitions for Ne (2 of 6)

abbreviation

Nebraska (approved especially for use with zip code).

northeast.

northeastern.

Biology, Ecology. not evaluated.

Other definitions for Ne (3 of 6)

ne-

variant of neo- especially before a vowel: neencephalon.

Other definitions for Ne (4 of 6)

né

or ne

[ ney ]

/ neɪ /

adjective

formerly known as (used following the person’s current or recognized name to introduce a previous, usually masculine, name): Harry Houdini, né Erik Weisz.

Origin of né

First recorded in 1935–40; from French né, literally “born,” past participle of naître “to be born,” ultimately derived from Latin nātus; see origin at nascent

usage note for né

See née.

Other definitions for Ne (5 of 6)

n.e.

abbreviation

northeast.

northeastern.

Other definitions for Ne (6 of 6)

N.E.

abbreviation

naval engineer.

New England.

northeast.

northeastern.

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How to use Ne in a sentence

And the Absinthe House has a full list: Other famous imbibers include P.T. Barnum, Oscar Wilde, and General Robert E. Lee.
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Because Duck Dynasty receives monster TV ratings and Robertson paid by a company (A&E) while making these public statements.
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Originally conceived by author Clarence E. Mulford in 1904, Hopalong was crude, rough-talking, and dangerous.
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The guitar is tuned to E, and an Eminor chord on a guitar just rings and rings forever.
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Within a few summer weeks, “Hot N—” had become an inescapable pop-culture phenomenon and Bobby landed a major record deal.
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E was an Esquire, with pride on his brow; F was a Farmer, and followed the plough.
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M was a Miser, and hoarded up gold; N was a Nobleman, gallant and bold.
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True; but as we are far enough now from that point, we must e'en make the best of the bad.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
Il n'y eut celuy de nous qui ne jugeast tel metheore prodigieux.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
I can hardly help laughing at this myself; for, Se non e vero, ben Trovato!
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British Dictionary definitions for Ne (1 of 5)

the internet domain name for

Niger

British Dictionary definitions for Ne (2 of 5)

the chemical symbol for

neon

British Dictionary definitions for Ne (3 of 5)

NE¹

symbol for

northeast(ern)

abbreviation for

Nebraska

British Dictionary definitions for Ne (4 of 5)

NE²

N.E.

abbreviation for

New England

British Dictionary definitions for Ne (5 of 5)

ne-

combining form

a variant of neo-, esp used before a vowelNearctic

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Medical definitions for Ne

The symbol for the elementneon

Scientific definitions for Ne

The symbol for neon.