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Nait vs Naif - What's the difference?

nait | naif |

As nouns the difference between nait and naif

is that nait is use; profit; foredeal; advantage while naif is one who is naive.

As adjectives the difference between nait and naif

is that nait is useful; good at need; fit; able while naif is naive.

As a verb nait

is to refuse; deny; disclaim.

nait

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) naiten, nayten, from (etyl) neita, later variant of (etyl) . More at (l), (l).

Verb

(en verb)
  • To refuse; deny; disclaim.

    • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) naiten, nayten, from (etyl) . More at (l).

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To use; employ.
  • To go over; recite; repeat.
  • (reflexive) To exert oneself.

    • Etymology 3

    From (etyl) naite, from (etyl) neyte, .

    Alternative forms

    * (l)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Use; profit; foredeal; advantage.
  • Use; end; purpose.

    • Etymology 4

    From (etyl) nait, nayt, from (etyl) .

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • Useful; good at need; fit; able.
  • Quick and effective; deft; skilful.
  • In good order; trim; tidy; dainty; clean.
    • Derived terms
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    naif

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Adjective

    (er)
  • Naive.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who is naive.

    • Anagrams

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