nary Definition
- 1not a single one
- 2not any
Using nary: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
There was nary a cloud in the sky.
Example
Nary a word was spoken during the meeting.
Example
He left nary a crumb on his plate.
Origins of nary
from Middle English 'noght arī', meaning 'not any'
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Summary: nary in Brief
The term 'nary' [ˈneəri] is an adjective that means 'not a single one' or 'not any'. It is often used in negative sentences to emphasize the absence of something, as in 'There was nary a cloud in the sky.'
