Words that start with N

Neon colors are very bright, strong colors that look like they glow. They are easy to notice, even from far away.

You often see neon colors on safety vests, road signs, sports shoes, and highlighters.

Your nephew is the son of your brother or sister.

A nerve in the human body is a fiber or a group of fibers connecting the brain or spinal cord to other parts of the body. Nerves transmit sensations to the brain, namely pain, heat, cold, pressure, and movement.

A net is a type of fabric woven into a grid of large holes. Nets are designed to let small things or liquids go through, and catch larger things. Nets are very commonly used to catch fish and butterflies, and to keep birds away from fruit trees.

A neuron is a special cell in the body that makes up the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Neurons communicate using tiny electrical and chemical messages. When you feel something, think, move, or remember, neurons help carry those signals to the right place.

New Hampshire, abbreviated to NH, is a state in the north east of the United States of America. The capital of New Hampshire is Concord and the largest city in New Hampshire is Manchester.

New Mexico, abbreviated to NM, is a state in the south west of the United States of America. The capital of New Mexico is Santa Fe and the largest city in New Mexico is Albuquerque.

New York, abbreviated to NY, is a state in the north east of the United States of America. The capital of New York is Albany. The largest city in New York is New York City.

A newspaper is a kind of large, unbound book that is printed every day on cheap paper. The newspaper usually has the day's news, advertising, things for sale, the state of the financial markets, sports results and anything else that has happened that is interesting enough to write about.

A nib is the part of the pen that you put onto paper to write or draw with.