νέω

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Ancient Greek[edit]

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Etymology 1[edit]

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

Verb[edit]

νέω (néō)

  1. to swim
  2. (figuratively, of one in shoes that are too large) to float
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Etymology 2[edit]

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

Verb[edit]

νέω (néō)

  1. to spin
    Νῆσον, μῆτερ· ῥάψω.
    Nêson, mêter; rhápsō.
    (please add an English translation of this usage example)
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Etymology 3[edit]

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

Verb[edit]

νέω (néō)

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

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

Adverb[edit]

νέω (néō)

  1. (Doric, in the phrase ἐς νέω) next year
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