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neon.
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Definition for Ne (2 of 6)
NE
abbreviation
Nebraska (approved especially for use with zip code).
northeast.
northeastern.
Biology, Ecology. not evaluated.
Definition for Ne (3 of 6)
Definition for Ne (4 of 6)
né
or ne
[ ney ]
/ neɪ /
adjective
born; formerly known as (placed in front of a previous name, in apposition following the person’s current or recognized name): Harry Houdini, né Erich Weiss;Dr. Seuss, né Theodor Geisel.
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.
Definition for Ne (5 of 6)
n.e.
abbreviation
northeast.
northeastern.
Definition for Ne (6 of 6)
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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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Medical definitions for Ne
Ne
The symbol for the elementneon
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Scientific definitions for Ne
Ne
The symbol for neon.
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