No - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |nəʊ|  American pronunciation of the word no
Brit.  |nəʊ|  British pronunciation of the word no

noun

- a negative
his no was loud and clear
- a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known

adjective

- (quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of
we have no bananas
no eggs left and no money to buy any
have you no decency?
did it with no help
I'll get you there in no time

adverb

- referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present
he was no heavier than a child
- not in any degree or manner; not at all
he is no better today
- used to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc or especially to emphasize a negative statement
no, you are wrong

Extra examples

She shook her head no.

She said she had no money.

I wanted no part of the plan.

They showed no concern for my feelings.

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There were 110 ayes and only 16 noes.

The noes raised their hands.

He is no better and no worse than ever - just older.

He has no children.

There is no telephone in the room.

He was no ruler.

He received a firm no in reply.

'Are you Italian?' 'No, I'm Spanish.'

'Do you want any more?' ' No thanks.'

'Could you help me write this?' 'No, sorry, I haven't got time at the moment.'

Word forms

noun
singular: no
plural: noes
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