Nary
adjective
Not any; no; a negative term used for emphasis.
Nary a soul was present at the meeting.
Often appears as...
- nary a soul
- nary a chance
Usage tips
Neutral
nary a one, nary a time, nary a doubt
adjective
Not any; no; a negative term used for emphasis.
Nary a soul was present at the meeting.
Often appears as...
- nary a soul
- nary a chance
Usage tips
Neutral
nary a one, nary a time, nary a doubt
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Usage
In poetry, 'nary' can create a rhythmic emphasis on absence.
E.g., 'He found nary a trace of his lost possessions.'
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Context
Use 'nary' in informal discussions for a humorous effect.
E.g., 'You had nary a reason to be upset.'
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasizing Negation
Employ 'nary' for stronger negation in storytelling.
E.g., 'There was nary a drop of rain all summer.'
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Usage
In poetry, 'nary' can create a rhythmic emphasis on absence.
E.g., 'He found nary a trace of his lost possessions.'
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Context
Use 'nary' in informal discussions for a humorous effect.
E.g., 'You had nary a reason to be upset.'
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasizing Negation
Employ 'nary' for stronger negation in storytelling.
E.g., 'There was nary a drop of rain all summer.'
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Usage
In poetry, 'nary' can create a rhythmic emphasis on absence.
E.g., 'He found nary a trace of his lost possessions.'
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Context
Use 'nary' in informal discussions for a humorous effect.
E.g., 'You had nary a reason to be upset.'
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasizing Negation
Employ 'nary' for stronger negation in storytelling.
E.g., 'There was nary a drop of rain all summer.'
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