| Neb. |
abbreviation of "Nebraska." |
| Nebraska |
a state in the midwestern United States. Its capital is Lincoln. (abbreviated: NE) |
| nebula |
a cloud of dust or gas found between the stars. A nebula may seem either bright or dark, depending on how it reacts with light. |
| necessarily |
certain to be. |
| necessary |
needed; essential. [2 definitions] |
| necessity |
a person or thing that is needed. [2 definitions] |
| neck |
the part of the body of both human beings and animals that connects the head with the body. [3 definitions] |
| neck and neck |
in almost the same position; nearly even. |
| neckerchief |
a square of cloth folded and tied about the neck. |
| necklace |
jewelry worn around the neck. A necklace can be made of beads, precious stones, metals, or other materials. |
| necktie |
a strip of cloth worn around the neck, usually by men. A necktie is tucked under the collar of a shirt and knotted at the throat. |
| nectar |
the sweet liquid a plant makes that attracts insects and birds. |
| nectarine |
a type of peach with a smooth skin. |
| need |
something that one wants or must have. [6 definitions] |
| needle |
a thin instrument made of steel with a hole at one end for thread and a sharp point at the other. A needle is used for sewing cloth or closing wounds. [6 definitions] |
| needless |
of no use; not wanted. |
| needlework |
work done with a needle and thread as decoration; embroidery. |
| needn't |
shortened form of "need not." |
| needy |
needing things such as food, money, family, or love. |
| negative |
saying or meaning "no." [7 definitions] |
| neglect |
to pay too little or no attention to. [5 definitions] |