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(noun) 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: neon, Ne, atomic number 10.

(noun) the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees. Synonyms: northeast, nor'-east, northeastward, NE.

(noun) a midwestern state on the Great Plains. Synonyms: Nebraska, Cornhusker State, NE.