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How can I use " nay" in a sentence ?
How can I use " nay" in a sentence ?
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"Nay" means "no" but it is an obsolete word (it is not used anymore). You shouldn't use it in a sentence because some people might not understand you and other people would think that it's very strange that you're speaking like someone from Shakespeare's time.
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Modern english-speakers don't use "nay" anymore. Instead, we simply use "no." But, below is how you can use it.
Did you murder the king?
Nay, I would never even entertain the thought!
How long will it take for her to regain her ability to walk?
It will take months. Nay, years.
Who are the naysayers who opposed my ruling?
<naysayer means a person who disagrees with something, opposes something, or simply says no>
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