nems (A2)
noun
Definition
Nems means the ichneumon, or Egyptian mongoose.
Examples
The article uses nems to mean (archaic) The ichneumon, or Egyptian mongoose.
The teacher asked students to find nems in the reading.
Check the words around nems to choose the right meaning.
How to Use nems
- a/the nems (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a nems."
- nems in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked nems in context before translating it."
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