Neb

Pronunciation: /nɛb/

Definitions of neb

noun a bird's beak or bill

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a small neb in the sky last night.

A2 The neb of dust settled on the furniture.

B1 The scientist studied the neb of gas in outer space.

B2 The neb of smoke billowed out of the factory chimney.

C1 The artist captured the neb of clouds in a stunning painting.

C2 The neb of uncertainty hung over the decision-making process.

Examples of neb in a Sentence

formal The astronomer used a telescope to observe the nebula in the night sky.

informal I heard there's a cool new neb exhibit at the science museum.

slang That neb looks out of this world!

figurative Her mind was like a swirling neb of thoughts and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of neb

• past tense: nebbed
• plural: nebs
• comparative: more neb
• superlative: most neb
• present tense: nebs
• future tense: will neb
• perfect tense: have nebed
• continuous tense: is nebbing
• singular: neb
• positive degree: neb
• infinitive: to neb
• gerund: nebbing
• participle: nebbing

Origin and Evolution of neb

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'neb' originated from Middle English, derived from Old English 'nebb', meaning beak or nose.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'neb' has evolved to refer more specifically to the beak of a bird or the nose of an animal, emphasizing its pointed or projecting shape.