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If you are an English learner, knowing a variety of words that start with N can greatly enhance your vocabulary. This reference is designed to guide you through different types of words that begin with N, including positive words, descriptive words, adjectives, and verbs.

You’ll also find lists of common, unique words starting with N, along with examples and meanings. Understanding these words can help you express yourself more clearly and effectively in English. Enjoy exploring the many words starting with N and enrich your language skills!

Words that Start with N

Positive Words that Start with N

Nailed
Nation
National
Nationwide
Native
Nativity
Natural
Naturally
Nature
Navigable
Near
Nearby
Neatly
Necessary
Necessity
Nectar
Needed
Neighborly
New
Newborn
Newfound
Nice
Nicer
Nicest
Nicety
Nifty
Nimble
Nirvana
Nobility
Noble
Nominate
Nonchalant
Normal
Normally
Nostalgia
Notable
Noted
Noteworthy
Novel
Novelty
Now
Numerous
Nurse
Nursemaid
Nurture
Nurturing
Nutrient
Nutritious
Nuzzle
Nymph

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Descriptive Words that Start with N

Naive
Naked
Nappy
Narcissistic
Narrow
Narrowly
Nasal
Nasty
Natal
Naughty
Nauseating
Nauseous
Nautical
Naval
Nearest
Nearsighted
Nebulous
Needless
Nefarious
Neglectful
Negligent
Negotiable
Newest
Nice
Nigh
Night
Nightfall
Nightmarish
Nihilistic
Nineteen
Ninth
Nitric
Noiseless
Noisy
Nonabrasive
Nonstop
North
Noticeable
Novel
Noxious
Nubile
Nuclear
Nude
Numb
Numbing
Nuptial
Nursing
Nutritional
Nutritious
Nutty

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Common Words that Start with N

Words	Examples
Nasty	That’s a nasty burn on your hand.
Native	The native language of Brazil is Portuguese.
Nature	We should take care of nature and protect the environment.
Near	The grocery store is near the post office.
Necessary	It’s necessary to have a valid passport to travel abroad.
Necklace	She wore a beautiful necklace to the party.
Needle	I need to buy some needles for my sewing project.
Negative	The negative reviews about the product made me reconsider buying it.
Neighbor	My neighbor is always friendly and helpful.
Nephew	My nephew is coming to visit us next week.
Nerve	He has the nerve to ask me for a favor after treating me badly.
Nest	The bird built its nest on the tree branch.
Net	We caught a lot of fish with our fishing net.
Network	I met some interesting people at the business network event.
Newspaper	I like to read the newspaper with my morning coffee.
Nice	That was a nice gesture from you to help me out.
Night	I like to go for a walk at night to enjoy the city lights.
Nine	There are nine planets in our solar system.
No	No, I can’t come to the party because I have to work.
Nobleman	The nobleman donated a large sum of money to the charity.
Noise	The noise from the traffic outside was so loud that I couldn’t sleep.
None	None of the students knew the answer to the difficult question.
Noon	Let’s meet for lunch at noon at the café.
North	Canada is located to the north of the United States.
Nose	She has a beautiful nose and it suits her face perfectly.
Not	I’m not feeling well today, so I’m staying home.
Note	Please take note of the important dates for the project.
Nothing	There’s nothing left to do, we’ve completed all the tasks.
Notice	I noticed that you’ve been working hard lately, keep it up!
Novel	She wrote a novel that became a bestseller.
Now	I’m busy right now, can we talk later?

Unique Words that Start with N

Words	Meanings
Nadir	The lowest point
Nefarious	Wicked or criminal
Nexus	A connection or link between things
Nocturnal	Active or occurring during the night
Nomad	A member of a group of people who move from place to place without a permanent home
Nostalgia	A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past
Notorious	Famous or well-known, typically for something bad
Novice	A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation
Nuance	A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
Nurture	Care for and encourage the growth

Adjectives that Start with N

Nameless
Narrow
Nasty
Native
Naughty
Necessary
Needless
Needy
Negative
Negligent
Negligible
Neighboring
Neighborly
Next
Niche
Nifty
Nippy
Noble
Nodding
Noisy
Nonalcoholic
No-name
Nonchalant
Noncompliant
Nondescript
Noneffective
Nonpartisan
Nonprofit
Nonsensical
Noon
Normal
Northerly
Northmost
Norwegian
Nostalgic
Notable
Notate
Noted
Noticeable
Nourishing
Novel
Novelty
Novice
Noxious
Nuclear
Null
Numb
Numerical
Numerous
Nuts

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N Words that are Used to Describe Someone

Naïve
Nasal
Native
Natural
Naughty
Nauseating
Nauseous
Neanderthal
Near
Nearby
Nearest
Nebulous
Needy
Nefarious
Negative
Neglected
Negligent
Neither
Nepali
Nervous
Nervy
Neutral
Newest
Nice
Nigerien
Nightmarish
Ninth
Noble
Nocturnal
Noiseless
Noisy
Nomad
Nominal
Nonaggressive
Nonchalant
Noncompetitive
Nonconformist
Nonplussed
Nonsensical
Nonverbal
Nonviolent
Normal
Norse
Norwegian
Nostalgic
Nosy
Notable
Noteworthy
Noxious
Numb

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Nouns that Start with N

Nag
Nail
Name
Neat
Nebula
Neck
Necklace
Nick
Nickname
Nicotine
Nob
Nobility
Noble
Nobleman
Noblewoman
Nod
Noddle
Node
Nomad
Nominal
Nominee
Noncombatant
Noncompliance
Nonverbal
Norm
Norseman
North
Nose
Note
Notebook
Noun
Novel
Novelist
Novelty
Novice
Nozzle
Nuance
Nub
Nucellus
Nude
Nudity
Nugget
Null
Number
Numeric
Nun
Nursemaid
Nursery
Nut
Nymph

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Verbs that Start with N

Nab
Nag
Nail
Name
Narrate
Narrow
Nationalize
Naturalize
Nauseate
Navigate
Neaten
Necessitate
Neck
Needle
Neglect
Negotiate
Neigh
Nest
Nestle
Netted
Nettle
Network
Neuter
Neutralize
Nibble
Nick
Nickname
Nip
Nitpick
Nitrify
Nod
Nominate
Nonconform
Normalize
Nose
Notate
Notch
Note
Notice
Notify
Nourish
Nudge
Numb
Number
Numerate
Nurse
Nurture
Nurtured
Nut
Nuzzle

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List of Words that Start with N

Following is a list of 780+ common words that start with N in English.

Words that Start with Na

Nab
Nab
Nag
Nagging
Nags
Nah
Nail
Nailed
Nails
Naissance
Naive
Naïve
Naively
Naivete
Naked
Nakedly
Nakedness
Name
Named
Nameless
Namely
Names
Namesake
Nankeen
Nap
Nape
Naphtha
Napkin
Napkins
Nappe
Napping
Nappy
Narcissistic
Narcotic
Narrate
Narrated
Narrates
Narrating
Narration
Narrative
Narratives
Narrator
Narrow
Narrowed
Narrower
Narrowest
Narrowing
Narrowly
Narrowness
Narrows
Nasal
Nascent
Naseby
Nasty
Natal
Nation
National
Nationalism
Nationalist
Nationalists
Nationalities
Nationality
Nationalize
Nationally
Nationals
Nations
Nation’s
Nationwide
Native
Natively
Natives
Nativity
Natural
Naturales
Naturalism
Naturalist
Naturalistic
Naturalists
Naturalization
Naturalize
Naturalized
Naturally
Naturalness
Nature
Natured
Naturel
Naturelle
Natures
Naught
Naughtiness
Naughty
Nauseate
Nauseating
Nauseous
Nautical
Naval
Nave
Navel
Naves
Navicular
Navies
Navigable
Navigate
Navigated
Navigating
Navigation
Navigator

Words that Start with Ne

Neanderthal
Near
Nearby
Neared
Nearer
Nearest
Nearing
Nearly
Nearness
Nears
Nearsighted
Neat
Neaten
Neater
Neatest
Neatly
Neatness
Nebo
Nebula
Nebulae
Nebulous
Necessaire
Necessaries
Necessarily
Necessary
Necessitate
Necessitated
Necessitates
Necessitating
Necessities
Necessitous
Necessity
Neck
Neckcloth
Necker
Necklace
Necklaces
Necks
Necktie
Neckties
Necromancer
Necromancy
Necropolis
Nectar
Needed
Needful
Needham
Needing
Needle
Needles
Needless
Needlessly
Needs
Needy
Nefarious
Negate
Negation
Negative
Negatively
Negatives
Neglect
Neglected
Neglectful
Neglecting
Neglects
Negligee
Negligence
Negligent
Negligently
Negligible
Negotiable
Negotiate
Negotiated
Negotiating
Negotiation
Negotiations
Negotiator
Negotiators
Negress
Negro
Negroes
Neigh
Neighbor
Neighborhood
Neighborhoods
Neighboring
Neighborly
Neighbors
Neighed
Neighing
Neill
Neilson
Neither
Nell
Nellie
Nelly
Nelson
Nemesis
Nemo
Nemours
Neolithic
Neologism
Neon
Neophyte
Neophytes
Neoptolemus
Nepal
Nepali
Nepean
Nephew
Nephews
Nephi
Nepos
Nepotism
Neptune
Nero’s
Nerva
Nerve
Nerved
Nerveless
Nerves
Nervous
Nervously
Nervousness
Nervy
Nesbit
Nescience
Nescient
Ness
Nessus
Nest
Nesta
Nested
Nesting
Nestle
Nestled
Nestles
Nestling
Nestor
Nestorian
Nests
Net
Nether
Netherland
Netherlander
Netherlands
Nets
Netted
Nettle
Nettled
Nettles
Network
Networks
Neu
Neural
Neuralgia
Neuron
Neurosis
Neurotic
Neuter
Neutral
Neutrality
Neutralize
Neutralized
Neutrals
Neutron
Neva
Nevada
Neve
Never
Nevermore
Nevers
Nevertheless
Nevil
Neville
Nevis
Nevitt
New
Newark
Newbern
Newberry
Newborn
Newbury
Newburyport
Newby
Newcastle
Newcome
Newcomer
Newcomers
Newell
Newer
Newest
Newfound
Newhaven
Newland
Newly
Newman
Newman’s
Newmark
Newmarket
Newness
Newport
News
Newsboy
Newsboys
Newsletter
Newsletters
Newsman
Newspaper
Newspapers
Newsroom
Newstead
Newt
Newton
Newton’s
Newtown
Next
Nexus
Ney
Ney’s

Words that Start with Ni

Nibble
Nibbled
Nibbling
Nibelungen
Nic
Nicanor
Nicaragua
Nice
Nicely
Nicene
Niceness
Nicephorus
Nicer
Nicest
Niceties
Nicety
Niche
Niches
Nicholas
Nicholas’s
Nicholl
Nicholls
Nichols
Nicholson
Nicias
Nick
Nickel
Nickleby
Nickname
Nicknamed
Nicknames
Nicky
Nicodemus
Nicol
Nicolai
Nicolas
Nicole
Nicolette
Nicotine
Nieces
Niels
Niente
Nifty
Nigel
Niger
Nigeria
Nigerien
Niggard
Niggardly
Nigger
Niggers
Nigh
Night
Nightcap
Nightclub
Nightfall
Nightgown
Nighthawk
Nightingale
Nightingales
Nightly
Nightmare
Nightmares
Nightmarish
Nights
Nighttime
Nihilistic
Nikolaus
Nikolay
Nil
Nile
Niles
Nils
Nimble
Nimbleness
Nimbly
Nimbus
Nimes
Nine
Ninepence
Nineteen
Nineteenth
Nineties
Ninety
Nineveh
Ninny
Nino
Ninth
Niobe
Nip
Nipped
Nipping
Nipple
Nippy
Nirvana
Nisi
Nit
Nitpick
Nitrate
Nitric
Nitrify
Nitrogen
Nitrogenous
Nitrous
Nitty-gritty
Nitwit
Nix
Nixon

Words that Start with No

No
Noah
Noailles
Nob
Nobili
Nobility
Nobis
Noble
Nobleman
Nobleman’s
Noblemen
Nobleness
Nobler
Nobles
Noblesse
Noblest
Noblewoman
Nobly
Nobody
Nocte
Nocturnal
Nocturne
Nocturnes
Nod
Nodded
Nodding
Noddle
Node
Nods
Nodules
Noe
Noel
Noemi
Noir
Noire
Noirs
Noise
Noised
Noiseless
Noiselessly
Noises
Noisily
Noisome
Noisy
Nokomis
Nola
Nolan
Nollie
Nom
Nomad
Nomadic
Nomads
Nomenclature
Nominal
Nominally
Nominate
Nominated
Nominating
Nomination
Nominations
Nominative
Nominatives
Nominee
Nominees
Non
Nona
Nonabrasive
Nonaggressive
Nonalcoholic
No-name
Nonce
Nonchalance
Nonchalant
Nonchalantly
Noncombatant
Noncommissioned
Noncompetitive
Noncompliance
Noncompliant
Nonconform
Nonconformist
Nonconformists
Nondescript
None
Noneffective
Nonentity
Nonetheless
Nonexistent
Nonpareil
Nonpartisan
Nonplussed
Nonprofit
Nonproprietary
Nonsense
‘Nonsense
Nonsensical
Nonstop
Nonverbal
Nonviolent
Noodle
Noodles
Nooit
Nook
Nooks
Noon
Noonday
Noontide
Noor
Noose
Nope
Nor
Nora
Norah
Norbert
Norbury
Norden
Noreen
Norfolk
Norgate
Norm
Norma
Normal
Normalize
Normally
Norman
Normand
Normandie
Normandy
Normans
Norman’s
Norris
Norse
Norseman
Norsemen
Norte
North
Northampton
Northcote
Northeast
Northeastern
Northerly
Northern
Northerners
Northernmost
Northland
Northmen
Northmost
North’s
Northumberland
Northumbrian
Northward
Northwards
Northwest
Northwestern
Norton
Norton’s
Norway
Norwegian
Norwegians
Norwich
Norwood
Nose
Nosed
Nosegay
Nosegays
Noses
Nosey
Nosing
Nostalgia
Nostalgic
Nostra
Nostril
Nostrils
Nostrum
Nostrums
Nosy
Not
Nota
Notabilities
Notable
Notables
Notably
Notaries
Notary
Notary’s
Notate
Notation
Notch
Notched
Notches
Note
Notebook
Notebooks
Noted
Notepaper
Notes
Noteworthy
Nothing
Nothingness
Nothings
Nothing’s
Notice
Noticeable
Noticeably
Noticed
Notices
Noticing
Notification
Notified
Notifies
Notify
Notifying
Noting
Notion
Notions
Notoriety
Notorious
Notoriously
Notwithstanding
Noun
Nouns
Nourish
Nourished
Nourishes
Nourishing
Nourishment
Nous
Nouveau
Nouveaux
Nouvelle
Nov
Nova
Novara
Novel
Novelist
Novelists
Novelist’s
Novella
Novels
Novelties
Novelty
November
Novgorod
Novice
Novices
Novitiate
Novo
Novum
Now
Nowadays
Nowell
Nowhere
Nowise
Now’s
Nowt
Noxious
Noyes
Noyon
Nozzle

Words that Start with Nu

Nuance
Nuanced
Nuances
Nub
Nubia
Nubian
Nubile
Nucellus
Nuclear
Nuclei
Nucleus
Nude
Nudge
Nudged
Nudging
Nudity
Nueva
Nuevo
Nugatory
Nugent
Nugget
Nuggets
Nuisance
Nuisances
Null
Nullah
Nullification
Nullified
Nullify
Nullity
Numb
Numbed
Number
Numbered
Numbering
Numberless
Numbers
Numbing
Numbness
Numeral
Numerals
Numerate
Numeric
Numerical
Numerically
Numerous
Numerously
Numidia
Numidian
Numidians
Nun
Nuncio
Nunez
Nunnery
Nuns
Nuova
Nuovo
Nuptial
Nuptials
Nuremberg
Nurse
Nursed
Nursemaid
Nurseries
Nursery
Nurses
Nurse’s
Nursing
Nursling
Nurture
Nurtured
Nurturing
Nut
Nutmeg
Nutmegs
Nutrient
Nutriment
Nutrition
Nutritional
Nutritious
Nutritive
Nuts
Nutshell
Nutty
Nuzzle

Words that Start with Ny

Nye
Nylon
Nymph
Nymphs

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