Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nary

adjective
/ˈnɛəri/
Definition
Not a single one; not any.
Examples
  • He had nary a dollar to his name.
  • In the storm, there was nary a soul to be found outside.
  • The decision was made with nary a thought about the consequences.
Meaning
The term ‘nary’ is used to emphasize the absence of something, indicating that there is not even one of it.
Synonyms
  • none
  • not a single
  • neither