nay

noun
UK: /neɪ/
US: /neɪ/

  1. An answer or vote of 'no'.

    1. The nays have it; the bill will not pass tonight.
    2. After a long debate, the nays outnumbered the ayes, and the proposal failed.

Synonyms

no never
nay verb

  1. To vote 'no' or express disagreement.

    1. I nay the proposal because it's too expensive.
    2. The senator chose to nay the amendment, siding with his party.
nay adverb

  1. Used to express disagreement, refusal, or denial.

    1. Nay, I will not go with you to the store today.
    2. He asked if I wanted dessert, but I said nay, I was full.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "nay" is /neɪ/ in British English and /neɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nay": no, never.

Example usage of "nay": "The nays have it; the bill will not pass tonight.". More examples on the page.