nay

• Veraltetes oder formelles Adverb mit der Bedeutung 'nein' oder 'nicht einmal'. Es leitet eine stärkere oder genauere Aussage ein als die vorherige, oft in literarischem oder rhetorischem Kontext.

An archaic or formal adverb meaning 'no' or 'not even.' It is used to introduce a stronger or more accurate statement than the one just made, often in literary or rhetorical contexts.

1. Not only that, but alsoC1formalbritish

   Used to introduce a stronger or more precise statement than the one just made.

   Mehr noch

   • He was a great leader, nay, a visionary.
   • The task is difficult, nay, impossible.
   • She is talented, nay, a genius in her field.

   Synonymeactuallyevenin factindeedrather

• Substantiv, das eine verneinende Antwort, Ablehnung oder einen Einwand bezeichnet, oft in formellen Kontexten oder bei Abstimmungen verwendet.

A noun referring to a negative response, refusal, or denial, often used in formal or voting contexts.

1. A negative voteB2formal

   A vote against a proposal or motion.

   Gegenstimme

   • The final count was 10 yeas and 5 nays.
   • He cast a nay in the parliamentary vote.
   • The proposal was rejected due to the number of nays.

   Synonymenegativeno

   Antonymeyea