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Nay
Old-fashioned No![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Learners should be aware that 'nay' is rarely used in modern conversation and can sound outdated. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/rKxJhCbZSDGYBKBSnvwVME1dU.webp)
Emphatic Denial![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Nay' can be used to strongly reject a notion, often more forceful than a simple 'no'. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/dBXJsRoiFslj3wxdueiVoRN7iA.webp)
Literary Usage![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Nay' is commonly found in older literature, poetry, and historical texts. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/IUWN5R4bAoPke1YIUzLMfDLYA.webp)