Nay

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Old-fashioned NoPlay
Learners should be aware that 'nay' is rarely used in modern conversation and can sound outdated. SlideDo you like modern music? Nay, I prefer classics.
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Emphatic DenialPlay
'Nay' can be used to strongly reject a notion, often more forceful than a simple 'no'. SlideWould you betray your principles? Nay, never!
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Literary UsagePlay
'Nay' is commonly found in older literature, poetry, and historical texts. SlideNay, milord, I shall not yield!