ne meaning and definition

NE noun

Definition of Ne (noun)

1. a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
   • synonyms: atomic number 10, neon
2. the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
   • synonyms: nor'-east, northeast, northeastward
3. a midwestern state on the Great Plains
   • synonyms: Cornhusker State, Nebraska