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adverb

ˈnō How to pronounce no (audio)
Definition of nonext
1
as in never
not in any degree, way, or under any condition this cake is no better than the last one we made

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2
as in none
certainly not in no uncertain terms we were told to leave

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no

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noun

ˈnō How to pronounce no (audio)
1
as in veto
a vote or decision against something though I wanted spaghetti for dinner, the consensus was a decisive no

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2
as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for gave him a polite no when he asked her to dance

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no

3 of 4

interjection

as in oh
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable no—you can't possibly mean that I failed that test! I studied for days!

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no

4 of 4

adjective

as in neither

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Recent Examples of no
Adverb
The claim page says all claim forms must be submitted online or received by the settlement administrator no later than that date. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 For those on the hunt for capris that are ideal for outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, or tending to your garden, look no further than these stylish cargo ones. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Noun
The most interesting air traffic control system on the planet right now might just be one no-one ever sees in Dallas, Texas. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 That’s a hard no—and a surprisingly common offense, according to Young. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
Interjection
Zay, David Veleta and David Ziegner supported the increase, while commissioner Bob Deig voted no. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 So no, God doesn’t take sides, favoring some individuals over others. — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026
Adjective
And when Meta has asked consumers and companies to open their wallets for anything other than ads, the answer has generally been no. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 May 2026 The answer to the latter question is clearly no. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for no
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no
  1. never
  2. none
  3. veto
  4. refusal
  5. why
  6. hardly
  7. nay
  8. rejection
Adverb
  • The Nimitz, a pop culture icon, never received full F-35 modifications despite hosting the first F-35C carrier landing.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of never
Adverb
  • Among the historic attractions dotting Route 66, there may be none more hapless and ill fated as the Aztec Hotel in Monrovia.
    — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • Several artists will compete across genre categories, and there may be none more varied than Turnstile.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of none
Noun
  • Others became law without Kelly’s signature or were enacted over her veto by Republicans in the House and Senate.
    — Matthew Kelly July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • DeSantis’ vetoes carved roughly $800 million from the $115 billion state budget the Legislature passed in May, including 140 projects requested by Miami-Dade lawmakers that are worth nearly $88 million, according to a Miami Herald analysis.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of veto
Noun
  • This strategic refusal is a major plot point in the episode, reflecting a history that led the New York Times to report in 1921 that the Osage had the greatest per capita wealth in the world.
    — Max Gao, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
  • Tensions between the two countries mounted last year with Spain's refusal to commit to investing 5% of GDP annually on defense by 2035, after other member states agreed to the target at last year's summit.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 July 2026
Definition of refusal
Interjection
  • Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?
    — FILIP BONDY, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2017
Definition of why
Adverb
  • Biking Barefoot There’s hardly anything more quintessentially Southern than hopping on a bike barefoot—and probably in a wet swimsuit as well—in the summertime to pedal down the street to a friend's house, neighborhood pool, or the shoreline.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Now in his sixth Angels season, Detmers has strung together a series of wins for an Angels team that is hardly treading water in the American League.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of hardly
Noun
  • Other symptoms nay include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or bloating.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • And on July 2, after the arrival of British forces in New York lent the proceedings new urgency, Congress did, in fact, declare independence—with a vote of 12 yeas, 0 nays, and 1 abstention.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 July 2026
Definition of nay
Noun
  • Trump’s rejection of the bipartisan housing legislation exacerbates tensions with his own party in a midterm election year and cuts short their efforts to address a key voter concern about rising costs.
    — Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • And from faculty lounges today comes a gigantic rejection of the Humphrey-to-Obama synthesis.
    — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
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