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Before 12th Century
First Known Use of none
before 12th century
none
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.
1848
First Known Use of none
1848
Origin and Etymology of none
Late Latin nona, from Latin, 9th hour of the day from sunrise — more at noon
First Known Use: circa 1525
NONE Defined for Kids
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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