Nary Meaning in English
word
ˈnɛɹi
NAIR-ee
nˈeəɹi
NAIR-ee
Definition
A very old-fashioned or literary way to say 'not a single' or 'none at all.' Often used for emphasis when something is completely absent.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely old-fashioned; mainly found in literary works or historical dialogue. Used for dramatic or poetic emphasis, not in modern conversation. Often paired with negatives: 'nary a word,' 'nary a sign.'
Spanish: ni uno - ni rastro dePortuguese (BR): nenhum - nem sinal dePortuguese (PT): nenhum - nem sinal deChinese (Simplified): 一个也没有 - 毫无Chinese (Traditional): 一個也沒有 - 毫無Hindi: एक भी नहींArabic: ولا واحد - ليس هناك أيBengali: একটিও নয় - কিছুই নয়Russian: ни единого - ни одногоJapanese: 一つも〜ない - 全く〜ないVietnamese: không một - chẳng mộtKorean: 하나도 없는 - 전혀 없는Turkish: tek bir - hiçUrdu: ایک بھی نہیں - بالکل نہیںIndonesian: tak satu pun - sama sekali tidak
Example Sentences
There was nary a cloud in the sky.
basic
She heard nary a sound all night.
basic
He had nary a penny left in his pocket.
basic
We've looked everywhere and found nary a clue.
natural
He spoke for an hour with nary a pause.
natural
The store shelves were empty—nary a loaf of bread in sight.
natural