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Definition:

"Nary" is an adjective that means "not a" or "not one." It is often used in informal speech or writing. When you use "nary," you are emphasizing that there is absolutely none of something.

Usage:
  • "Nary" is typically used with singular count nouns. This means you use it with words that can be counted but are considered one item at a time.
  • It’s often used in negative contexts to highlight the absence of something.
Example:
  • "I heard nary a sound all night." (This means you did not hear even one sound during the night.)
Advanced Usage:

You might find "nary" in more descriptive or literary contexts. It can add a dramatic or emphatic tone to your writing or speech.

Word Variants:
  • "Nary" does not have many variants, but you might see it used in different forms in literature or older texts.
Different Meaning:

"Nary" primarily retains its meaning of "not one." It doesn’t have other meanings or usages in modern English.

Synonyms:

Here are some synonyms for "nary": - Not a single - Not one - None - Zero

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "nary" itself is not part of a common idiom or phrasal verb, you can use it in expressions to emphasize absence, such as: - "Nary a soul was there." (No one was present.) - "Nary a clue was found." (Not even one clue was discovered.)

Summary:

"Nary" is a fun and expressive word to use when you want to emphasize the complete absence of something. It brings a bit of character to your sentences and is often used in storytelling or informal conversations.

Adjective
  1. (used with singular count nouns) colloquial for `not a' or `not one' or `never a'
    • heard nary a sound

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