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Origin and Etymology of none
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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearRecent Examples of none from the Web
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While none listed specific problems, several said neighbors did not like the proposal.
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First Known Use of none
before 12th century
Definition of none
1
: by no means : not at all
- none too soon to begin
2
: in no way : to no extent
- none the worse for wear
Examples of none in a Sentence
your help comes none too soon
I'll switch his mug with mine, and he'll be none the wiser.
Recent Examples of none from the Web
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In that vacuum, pro-Trump, firebrand former Atlantic City Council member Grossman won his party's nomination, which Republicans in Washington were none too happy about.
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Liverpool fans were none too happy with the comparison as Liverpool site Empire of The Kop dismissed the comments as 'stupid'.
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Others did not turn right wing per se but did become supporters of a more militaristic turn in foreign policy in the name of humanitarian interventionism, none better known than Bernard Kouchner, the co-founder of Doctors Without Borders.
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Savor the best grapes first, Butler means, so there will be none better on the bunch, and each will seem delicious to the last.
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The incident came in the second game of a doubleheader, when Royals catcher Salvador Perez was none too happy with White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's reaction after hitting a home run to open the contest.
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Some mysteries had been solved but others remained, none more powerful than that burial of the shaman.
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But many Kurds seem none too upset, given how autocratic and dirty Mr Barzani’s regime is.
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But there's been considerable disagreement over what programs should qualify, none more controversial than the Brown administration's decision to spend part of the cash on a subsidy for the governor's favorite project, high-speed rail.
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First Known Use of none
1848
none Synonyms
Antonyms
absolutely, certainly, completely, definitely, positively, surely;
Near Antonyms
awful, awfully, enormously, exceedingly (also exceeding), extremely, greatly, highly, hugely, immensely, mightily, mighty, most, quite, terribly, very;
assuredly, clearly, hands down, perfectly, plainly, really, truly, unequivocally, unquestionably, utterly;
doubtless, more or less, mostly, rather, slightly, somewhat;
Phrases
by no means, nothing doing, on no account;
Recent Examples of none from the Web
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However, none of this would be possible without our fans, who are truly the best in the world.
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Unfortunately, none of this makes up for a worldview that blends the laziest leftist clichés with absurd Islamist fictions.
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If none of that works, supplementing with formula like Kardashian did is definitely a good option, Goldbort says.
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The White House invited several of the key senators to the unveiling Monday evening, but all declined, and so far none have made any statements in opposition or support of Kavanaugh.
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Alas, none of that footage made it into the final Nieuwsuur segment.
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Alas, none of that footage made it into the final Nieuwsuur segment.
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And nope, none were the gas station around the corner.
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Dee was the name on the scholarship, but without Ginny behind the scenes, none of it would be possible.
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Origin and Etymology of none
Late Latin nona, from Latin, 9th hour of the day from sunrise — more at noon
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First Known Use: circa 1525
in the meaning defined above
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Definition of none for Students
: not any : not one
- None of them went.
- None of this is necessary.
Definition of none for Students
1
: not at all
- We arrived none too soon.
2
: in no way
- It's an old bike but none the worse for wear.
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