| NC17 |
a movie rating that means persons seventeen years old and younger will not be admitted. "NC17" stands for "No Children 17 or Under." |
| ND |
abbreviation of "North Dakota." |
| NE1 |
abbreviation of "Nebraska." [3 definitions] |
| Ne |
symbol of the chemical element neon. |
| near |
to, at, or within a short distance from a person or thing. [8 definitions] |
| nearby |
located close at hand; not far away. [2 definitions] |
| nearly |
almost; just about but not quite. |
| nearsighted |
able to see objects clearly only when they are near. |
| neat |
clean and in proper order, or liking to keep things that way; tidy. [3 definitions] |
| 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. |