Words That Start With N

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1 not A word used to make a statement, verb, or phrase negative.
2 No Not any; none at all.
3 new Made, created, or introduced recently.
4 now At this present moment.
5 need A requirement for something essential or important.
6 never At no time; not on any occasion.
7 next Coming immediately after the current one, in place, time, or order.
8 name A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.
9 number A value used to count, measure, or label something.
10 night The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, when the sun is below the horizon.
11 national Relating to an entire nation or country, rather than just a region or local area.
12 nothing Not anything; no thing at all.
13 news Fresh information about something that has just happened.
14 nice Pleasant, agreeable, or satisfactory.
15 needs Of necessity (usually paired with "must," as in "must needs").
16 north The direction to the left when facing the sunrise; one of the four cardinal directions.
17 non A non-Muslim citizen, chiefly in historical or legal contexts.
18 near Physically close to something or someone.
19 needed Required; necessary.
20 natural Existing in nature; not made or caused by people.
21 nature The physical world and everything in it — plants, animals, landscapes, and natural forces — as distinct from h...
22 note A short piece of writing made to record or remember something.
23 November The eleventh month of the year, between October and December.
24 necessary Required or essential in order to achieve something or avoid a problem.
25 network A group of interconnected people, systems, or things, such as a social or professional circle.
26 normal Usual, typical, or expected; conforming to what is standard.
27 Numbers Plural of number: quantities, figures, or amounts, especially when discussing statistics.
28 nearly Almost; very close to a particular amount, state, or outcome.
29 nobody Not any person; no one.
30 none Not any; not one of a group.
31 named Given a specific name or identity.
32 nation A large group of people who share a common history, culture, language, or identity, often but not always tied...
33 northern Situated in, facing, or coming from the north.
34 notice To become aware of something; to observe.
35 nine The number 9, one more than eight and one less than ten.
36 nor Used to link a second negative statement to a first, meaning "and not."
37 neither Not one and not the other, of two things.
38 negative Expressing disapproval, pessimism, or something undesirable.
39 noted Well known and respected, especially for a particular skill or achievement.
40 nuclear Relating to the nucleus of an atom, or to energy released by splitting or joining atomic nuclei.
41 net A mesh of woven cord, string, or rope used for catching or trapping things, or as a barrier.
42 numerous Existing or occurring in large numbers; many.
43 native Someone who was born in a particular place.
44 newspaper A regularly printed or published set of pages reporting news, opinion, and other articles.
45 neck The part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders and trunk.
46 normally Under usual conditions; typically.
47 nick A small cut or notch in a surface, or the exact critical point or moment something happens.
48 novel New and original, in an interesting or unusual way.
49 nearby Close by; not far away.
50 noise A sound, especially one that is loud, unwanted, or unpleasant.
51 necessarily As an unavoidable result; inevitably.
52 nose The part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling.
53 navy A country's armed maritime military force.
54 naturally In a way that happens without artificial help or intervention.
55 nervous Easily agitated, anxious, or worried, especially about an upcoming event.
56 nights During the night, especially on a regular or recurring basis.
57 naked Wearing no clothes at all.
58 neighborhood A district within a town or city, especially one where people live.
59 na Not; no (used to negate a word or statement, especially in dialect or informal speech).
60 newly Very recently; not long ago.
61 narrow Having a small width compared to length; not wide.
62 nowhere Not in, at, or to any place.
63 nevertheless In spite of what was just said; even so.
64 nurse A person trained to care for the sick or injured, typically working under a doctor.
65 Netherlands A country in Western Europe known for its flat, low-lying land, canals, and the city of Amsterdam.
66 Nigeria A country in West Africa, the most populous nation on the continent, with Abuja as its capital and Lagos as it...
67 nope An informal, emphatic way of saying "no."
68 nah An informal way of saying "no."
69 nuts Informal: crazy, irrational, or wildly excited.
70 neutral Not taking sides in a conflict, dispute, or war.
71 noble A member of the aristocracy.
72 nursing The profession or practice of caring for the sick, injured, or elderly.
73 naval Relating to a country's navy or to warships.
74 Neighbors Plural of neighbor — people or places that live or sit close to one another.
75 northwest The direction exactly between north and west.
76 narrative A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
77 nasty Unpleasant, unkind, or spiteful, especially in how someone treats others.
78 nelson A wrestling hold in which one arm is forced up behind the opponent's back.
79 notion An idea, belief, or understanding about something.
80 Norway A country in Scandinavia, northern Europe, officially the Kingdom of Norway.
81 Nazi A member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, which ruled Germany under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to...
82 namely Used to introduce something more specific right after a general statement — "that is to say."
83 Nova A star that suddenly becomes much brighter for a period before fading back.
84 nerve A fiber-like bundle in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
85 nail The hard, flat plate at the tip of a finger or toe.
86 Nathan A male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "he gave," also used as an Old Testament prophet's name.
87 nearest Superlative of near: closest in distance, time, or relation.
88 Neil A masculine given name of Irish origin, meaning "champion" or "cloud."
89 nightmare A frightening or unpleasant dream.
90 nominated Having been put forward as a candidate for an award, role, or position.
91 Norman A member of the Scandinavian-descended people who settled in Normandy, France, and later conquered England in...
92 notably Used to point out a particularly important example; especially.
93 noon Twelve o'clock in the middle of the day.
94 nowadays In the present time, as opposed to the past.
95 nato A tropical tree in the genus Mora, native to parts of Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
96 nonsense Words, ideas, or behavior that make no sense or have no logical meaning.
97 nancy A dated, derogatory slang term for an effeminate man.
98 nonetheless In spite of what has just been said; nevertheless.
99 Neighbor A person who lives next door to you or nearby, especially in the same street or building.
100 nutrition The process by which living things take in and use food for growth and health.
101 nest A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.
102 Netflix To watch a show or movie on the streaming service Netflix, often used casually for binge-watching.
103 ne An archaic word meaning "not."
104 Nasa The United States government agency responsible for civilian space exploration, aeronautics research, and spac...
105 negotiate To discuss something with others in order to reach an agreement.
106 Newcastle A city in northeast England, historically known for coal mining and shipbuilding.
107 nephew The son of one's brother or sister, or of one's sibling-in-law.
108 ninth Coming after eight others in a sequence; 9th.
109 notable Worth noticing or remembering; significant or distinguished.
110 noting Writing something down or mentioning it so it is recorded or remembered.
111 necessity The state of being required or unavoidable.
112 Nicholas A male given name of Ancient Greek origin, borne by Saint Nicholas of Myra, the inspiration for Father Christm...
113 nomination The act of proposing someone as a candidate, or the proposal itself.
114 Nails An English surname, an occupational name for someone who made nails.
115 navigation The process or skill of planning and following a course of travel.
116 neighbourhood A district within a town or city, especially one where people live.
117 northeast The direction exactly between north and east.
118 networking The use of connected computer systems to share data and resources.
119 Nigerian A person who is from Nigeria or has Nigerian ancestry.
120 norm What is considered typical, standard, or expected.
121 Norwegian Relating to Norway, its people, or its language.
122 nut A hard-shelled seed or dry fruit, often edible.
123 nicely In a pleasant or satisfactory way.
124 needle A thin, sharp tool used for sewing, injections, acupuncture, or piercing.
125 Nintendo A major Japanese company famous for video games and game consoles, including Mario and the Switch.
126 Noah A figure in Abrahamic religious tradition said to have built an ark to survive a great flood.
127 Neo A given name or nickname, often associated with the "chosen one" hacker character from the film The Matrix.
128 Nicole A female given name, the feminine form of Nicolas.
129 nationalist A person who strongly supports nationalism, especially the independence or interests of their own nation.
130 nationwide Covering or reaching every part of a nation.
131 needing Present participle of need — currently requiring or lacking something necessary.
132 Ni A Chinese surname, romanized from a character used in several Chinese family names.
133 nyc An old-fashioned or dialectal spelling of "nice."
134 neat Tidy and orderly; clean in appearance.
135 newton The SI unit of force, equal to the force needed to accelerate one kilogram by one metre per second every secon...
136 nickname An informal, often affectionate or descriptive name used instead of someone's real name.
137 Nobel Short for the Nobel Prize, one of the annual international awards for outstanding work in fields such as physi...
138 neighboring Located next to or close by.
139 nina A small hidden picture or message tucked into a finished piece of artwork, especially a caricature.
140 nominee A person put forward as a candidate for an office, award, or position.
141 naming The act of giving a name to something.
142 Nashville The capital city of Tennessee, USA, and a major center of the American country-music industry.
143 ninja Historically, a covert agent in feudal Japan trained in stealth, espionage, and combat.
144 Nepal A country in South Asia, home to the Himalayas including Mount Everest, located between China and India.
145 nitrogen The chemical element with symbol N, a colorless, odorless gas that makes up most of Earth's atmosphere.
146 Nixon An English surname, most famously borne by Richard Nixon, the 37th US President.
147 Nash A now-discontinued American car brand that later merged into American Motors Corporation.
148 Ng A Chinese surname, a romanization of a character meaning "yellow" or, in Cantonese, "fish," depending on the c...
149 nationally In a way that affects, involves, or is broadcast across, the whole nation.
150 Nevada A state in the western United States, known for Las Vegas and its desert landscape.
151 nude Wearing no clothes; naked.
152 Napoleon Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military leader and emperor.
153 narrator A person who tells a story, or whose voice or perspective is used to tell it.
154 Newman An English surname, originally denoting a newcomer to a village or town.
155 negotiation Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
156 nickel A hard, silvery-white metallic element (symbol Ni, atomic number 28), often used in alloys and plating.
157 niece The daughter of one's brother, sister, or their spouse.
158 notorious Famous or well known for something bad.
159 numbered Marked or labelled with a number.
160 neglect To fail to give proper care or attention to someone or something.
161 notification A message or alert informing someone of something.
162 nap To sleep briefly, especially during the day.
163 nationality The legal status of belonging to a particular nation, usually shown on a passport.
164 naive Lacking experience, judgement, or worldly knowledge; too trusting or simple in one's thinking.
165 neglected Not given the care or attention needed; left in a poor state.
166 neighbour A person who lives close by, especially next door.
167 naughty Badly behaved or mischievous, especially describing a child.
168 necklace A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, often made of metal, beads, or gems.
169 Nicolas A male given name, a variant of Nicholas.
170 nineteenth Coming after eighteen others in a sequence; 19th.
171 Natalie A feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "birthday," historically associated with the day of Christ's bi...
172 nationalism Strong pride in, and loyalty to, one's own nation, often including the belief that it should be independent or...
173 Nigel A male given name of British usage, derived through Latin from a word meaning "black."
174 Nat A unit for measuring information or entropy, based on natural logarithms (used in information theory as an alt...
175 nexus A connection or link between things, people, or ideas.
176 null Having no legal or binding force; invalid.
177 Nate A masculine given name, a short form of Nathan or Nathaniel.
178 Newfoundland A giant working dog breed with a thick, usually black coat, prized for its strength, calm temperament, and nat...
179 niche A small recess set into a wall, often used to display a statue or ornament.
180 Nile A major river in northeastern Africa, the longest river in the world, flowing through Egypt and Sudan.
181 novelty The quality of being new, unusual, or interesting because it hasn't been seen before.
182 negro A dated and now offensive term for a Black person, once in common formal use but now considered outdated and i...
183 neutrality The state of not taking sides in a conflict or dispute.
184 newsletter A regularly issued publication, often emailed or mailed, giving updates on a particular topic, group, or organ...
185 Norton A motorcycle made by the historic British manufacturer Norton Motorcycle Company.
186 nailed Fastened or fixed in place with a nail; also used informally to mean firmly settled or secured.
187 Naples A historic port city in southern Italy, capital of the Campania region.
188 negatively In a way that causes harm or shows disapproval.
189 node A device connected to a computer network, such as a server or workstation.
190 ned UK slang, chiefly Scottish: a young person associated with petty crime, aggressive behavior, and a particular...
191 newborn Very recently born.
192 Norfolk A style of belted jacket with box pleats, traditionally worn for outdoor sports.
193 noticeable Easy to see or notice; obvious.
194 nominal Existing in name only, rather than in reality or practice.
195 notwithstanding In spite of; despite.
196 ninety The number 90, one more than eighty-nine and one less than ninety-one.
197 nod To move the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment.
198 nonprofit Not operated with the goal of making a financial profit.
199 navigate To plan and follow a route or course while traveling.
200 Needles A city in California, United States, located on the Colorado River near the Arizona border.
201 noisy Making a loud or unpleasant sound.
202 nun A woman who has taken religious vows and lives in a convent, typically as part of a Christian order.
203 nutritional Relating to nutrition or the nourishment food provides.
204 nobility The aristocratic social class, historically holding hereditary titles and privilege.
205 northwestern Located in, from, or relating to the northwest.
206 notch A V-shaped or angular cut or indentation in an edge or surface.
207 narrowly By a small margin; barely.
208 Newport A place name shared by several port towns and cities in England, Wales, and the United States.
209 nerd Someone who is highly intelligent or studious but socially awkward or introverted.
210 Nolan An Irish surname, and a first name derived from it.
211 nucleus The central, positively charged part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.
212 numerical Relating to, or expressed in, numbers.
213 neural Relating to nerves or the nervous system.
214 Nike In Greek mythology, the goddess who personified victory.
215 Norwich A historic city in Norfolk, England, and the county town of the region.
216 notify To tell someone officially about something; to inform.
217 novelist A person who writes novels.
218 negligence A failure to take proper care, especially when it causes harm.
219 Nikki A feminine given name, a diminutive form of Nicole.
220 Nissan A major Japanese automobile manufacturer.
221 Noel A traditional Christmas carol or hymn.
222 Nairobi The capital and largest city of Kenya.
223 needless Not necessary; unwarranted.
224 Nokia A phone made by the Finnish company Nokia, once famous for its tough, long-lasting handsets.
225 noticing Becoming aware of something; observing or paying attention to it.
226 Niger An African oil-seed plant, also called niger seed, grown for its edible oil and as a common ingredient in bird...
227 Naomi A female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "my pleasantness"; also a figure in the Book of Ruth.
228 needy Lacking basic necessities; poor.
229 ness A headland or promontory jutting out into the sea, often used as part of place names.
230 nightclub A venue open late at night offering music, dancing, and drinks.
231 Norris An English surname originally denoting a person from the north, and also used as a given name; also the name o...
232 nausea A queasy feeling in the stomach that often comes with the urge to vomit.
233 Neal A male given name and surname, a variant of Neil, ultimately from the Irish name Niall.
234 nineteen The number 19, one more than eighteen and one less than twenty.
235 nostalgia A wistful longing for the past, or for home and familiar things.
236 neon A chemical element (symbol Ne) — a colorless, odorless noble gas that glows reddish-orange when electrified.
237 neurological Relating to neurology, the branch of medicine dealing with the nervous system.
238 Newark A city in New Jersey, United States, and the name of towns in England and elsewhere.
239 northeastern Located in, from, or relating to the northeast.
240 nan An informal, affectionate word for one's grandmother, mainly used in Britain.
241 negligible So small or unimportant that it can be ignored.
242 Niagara A powerful, overwhelming flow or outpouring of something, likened to a waterfall.
243 nominate To formally propose someone as a candidate for a role, award, or position.
244 noun A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
245 nutrient A substance that provides nourishment needed for growth and the maintenance of life.
246 notation A system of symbols used to represent information, especially in music, math, or science.
247 Ns An abbreviation used in weather reporting for nimbostratus, a thick, grey rain cloud.
248 nanny A person, usually a woman, employed to take care of children in their home.
249 Nicky A diminutive of Nicola, Nicole, or Nicholas, used for both men and women.
250 Nicola A female given name, the feminine form of Nicholas.
251 noteworthy Deserving attention or notice; significant.
252 nu The thirteenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Ν, ν).
253 nana An informal word for grandmother.
254 nautical Relating to ships, sailors, or sailing.
255 Nicaragua A country in Central America, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, with its capital at Managua.
256 Nordic Relating to the Nordic countries — Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland — or their people and culture...
257 nuisance A minor annoyance or source of inconvenience.
258 numb Unable to feel physical sensation, especially because of cold or pressure on a nerve.
259 nay An old-fashioned or formal way to say "no."
260 narcotics Drugs that dull pain and induce sleep, especially illegal opioids, considered as a category.
261 Nichols A surname derived from the given name Nicholas.
262 Nora A feminine given name, a short form of Eleanor or Honora.
263 Ngo A Vietnamese surname, one of the most common family names in Vietnam.
264 Nico A given name used as a nickname for Nicholas (male) or Nicola (female).
265 nicotine An addictive chemical found naturally in the tobacco plant.
266 Nord A surname of Scandinavian and German origin, meaning "north."
267 nasal Relating to the nose.
268 nic Informal short form of nicotine.
269 Nobles An English surname derived from the word "noble," originally denoting someone of high rank or a person in a no...
270 Nicholson A surname meaning "son of Nicholas".
271 nicknamed Given an informal or descriptive alternative name.
272 Natasha A feminine given name, a Russian diminutive form of Natalya, meaning "birthday."
273 novice Someone who is new to an activity or skill and still learning the basics.
274 nipple The small raised point on a breast through which a mother's milk can flow.
275 nearer Comparative of near: less distant; closer.
276 nesting The process of a bird building or occupying a nest.
277 nightly Happening every night, or relating to the night.
278 Nathaniel A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God."
279 neatly In a tidy, careful, or well-organized manner.
280 newcomer A person who has recently arrived in a place or community.
281 nirvana In Buddhism and Hinduism, the state of perfect peace reached by escaping suffering and desire.
282 nylon A strong, synthetic polymer used to make fabric, rope, and plastic parts.
283 nil Nothing at all; zero.
284 nuggets Used to express mild annoyance or frustration, similar to "darn" or "rats."
285 Nielsen A Danish or Norwegian surname meaning "son of Niels".
286 nitrate A chemical compound formed from nitric acid, commonly used in fertilizers and preservatives.
287 noir Relating to film noir or its dark, morally ambiguous atmosphere.
288 nostalgic Feeling or expressing nostalgia; longing for the past.
289 natal Relating to birth or the time and place someone was born.
290 neutron A subatomic particle with no electric charge found in the nucleus of an atom.
291 Naruto A spiral-patterned fish cake slice, typically pink-rimmed, used as a topping in ramen and other Japanese noodl...
292 Nearing An English surname derived from a place or personal name element meaning "near."
293 Novak A surname and occasional given name of Czech, Slovak, or South Slavic origin, historically meaning "newcomer."
294 numbering A system or sequence of numbers used to label items.
295 negativity A pessimistic or overly critical attitude.
296 NERDS A set of technologies commonly used together to build web applications.
297 neuroscience The scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
298 nevermind Attention or concern paid to something (mostly used in the phrase "never mind").