νέω

See also: Appendix:Variations of "neo"

Ancient Greek

Pronunciation

 

Etymology 1

Alteration of νάω (náō, to flow), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)neh₂- (to flow; to swim).

Verb

νέω • (néō)

  1. to swim
  2. (figuratively, of one in shoes that are too large) to float
Conjugation

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Etymology 2

From Proto-Indo-European *(s)neh₁-. Cognate with νῆτρον, νῆμα, nematode, needle, neuro, sinew.

Verb

νέω • (néō)

  1. to spin
    Νῆσον, μῆτερ· ῥάψω.
    Nêson, mêter; rhápsō.
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Etymology 3

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Verb

νέω • (néō)

  1. to heap, to pile up
  2. (passive voice) to be stuffed
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Etymology 4

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Adverb

νέω • (néō)

  1. (Doric, in the phrase ἐς νέω) next year
Synonyms
  • (next year): εἰς νέωτα (eis néōta)

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