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neon.
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NE
abbreviation
Nebraska (approved especially for use with zip code).
northeast.
northeastern.
Biology, Ecology. not evaluated.
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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.
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n.e.
abbreviation
northeast.
northeastern.
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British Dictionary definitions for Ne (1 of 5)
ne
the internet domain name for
Niger
British Dictionary definitions for Ne (2 of 5)
Ne
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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Scientific definitions for Ne
Ne
The symbol for neon.
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