na
adverb
no.
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na
1 American
[nah, nuh]
/ nɑ, nə /
Na
2
American
Symbol, Chemistry.
NA
3
American
abbreviation
-
not applicable. Also n/a
-
not available.
n/a
4
American
abbreviation
-
no account.
-
not applicable. Also NA
-
not available.
N.A.
5
American
NA
1
British
abbreviation
-
North America
-
Netherlands Antilles (international car registration)
Na
2
British
symbol
na
3
British
/ nɑː /
determiner
na
4
British
abbreviation
n/a
5
British
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of na1
before 900; Middle English (north and Scots); in part representing Old English nā ( n ( e ) not, nor + ā ever; cf. ay 1); in part variant of ne; cf. no 1
Origin of Na2
From the New Latin word natrium
Example Sentences
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Instead, they survived the crash only to stumble, separately, upon Craigh na Dun, which transported them to the time, and general vicinity, of Jamie’s parents’ courtship.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The stones have inspired popular culture including Disney-Pixar animation Brave and the Outlander's fictional Craigh na Dun standing stones.
From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025
The new Irish language commissioner is Pól Deeds, the deputy chief executive of the cross-border body Foras na Gaeilge.
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025
Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin, president of Conradh na Gaeilge, said: "For the first time in our history, we will have a strong voice for language rights in the very heart of the state."
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2025
“Nwanne di na mba,” Richard said, enigmatically, hoping that he had not mixed things up and that the proverb meant that one’s brother could come from a different land.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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