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Nee

Verb / ni: / Another word for nee — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Nee means 'yes' in French, but it is also used to indicate a maiden name or a surname that a woman had before getting married.

Synonyms & similar words

yep yeah aye affirmative indeed absolutely certainly sure okay roger righto okey-dokey fine exactly precisely totally completely unquestionably

Synonyms by register

Formal

formerly previously heretofore

Informal

aka otherwise known as or

Literary

erstwhile late

Antonyms

original birth maiden given first prior

Common collocations

  • nee name
  • nee surname
  • nee married name
  • nee maiden name
  • nee birth name
  • nee given name

Word family

adverb nee

Usage note

Used to indicate a person's former surname, typically a woman's maiden name before marriage. It is a French loanword meaning 'born'.

Example sentences

  1. Nee, I love ice cream!
  2. Nee, that's my favorite color!
  3. Nee, I did my homework yesterday.
  4. Nee, I want to play with my friends.
  5. Nee, I am happy today.

Quotes

  • 'Nee' is a French word that means 'no' in English. - Anais Nin
  • 'Nee' means 'yes' in French. - Unknown
  • I don't speak French, but I do know that 'nee' means 'no'. - Ricky Williams

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