Definition of no
1a chiefly Scotland : notb —used as a function word to express the negative of an alternative choice or possibility shall we go out to dinner or no
2 : in no respect or degree —used in comparisons you're no better than the rest of us
3 : not so —used to express negation, dissent, denial, or refusal no, I'm not going
4 —used with a following adjective to imply a meaning expressed by the opposite positive statement in no uncertain terms
5 —used as a function word to emphasize a following negative or to introduce a more emphatic, explicit, or comprehensive statement it's big, no, it's gigantic
6 —used as an interjection to express surprise, doubt, or incredulity
7 —used in combination with a verb to form a compound adjective no-bake pie
8 : in negation shook his head no
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Examples of no in a Sentence
She shook her head no.
this cake is no better than the last one we made
Origin and Etymology of no
Middle English, from Old English nā, from ne not + ā always; akin to Old Norse & Old High German ne not, Latin ne-, Greek nē- — more at aye
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Definition of no
1a : not any no parking no disputing the decisionb : hardly any : very little finished in no time
2 : not a : quite other than a he's no expert
3 —used in combination with a noun to form a compound adjective a no-nonsense realist
Examples of no in a Sentence
She said she had no money.
I wanted no part of the plan.
They showed no concern for my feelings.
people with little or no experience with computers
First Known Use of no
12th century
Examples of no in a Sentence
There were 110 ayes and only 16 noes.
The noes raised their hands.
First Known Use of no
1598
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Definition of no
1 north; northern
2 [Latin numero, ablative of numerus] number
Other Performing Arts Terms
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Definition of No
nobelium
NO Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of no for English Language Learners
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—used to give a negative answer or reply to a question, request, or offer
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: in a way that shows a negative response
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—used to introduce a statement that corrects an earlier statement
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Definition of no for English Language Learners
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: not any
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—used to say that someone or something is not the kind of person or thing being described
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playDefinition of no for English Language Learners
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: a negative answer : an answer of no
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: a vote of no
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: people who are voting no
NO Defined for Kids
Definition of no for Students
1 : not at all : not any It was no better than I expected it to be.
2 : not so —used to express disagreement or refusal No, I'm not hungry.
3 —used to express surprise, doubt, or disbelief No—you don't say!
Definition of no for Students
1 : not any He has no money.
2 : hardly any : very little I finished in no time.
3 : not a I'm no liar.
Definition of no for Students
noes
ornos
1 : an act or instance of refusing or denying by the use of the word no : denial I received a firm no in reply.
2 : a vote or decision against something There were 100 ayes and only 12 noes.
3 noes or nos plural : persons voting against something The noes raised their hands.
Medical Dictionary
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Medical Definition of no
number
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Medical Definition of No
nobelium
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