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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
Look no further than the latest model from Anthropic, Mythos. — Jesse Rothman, Boston Herald, 17 July 2026 Look no further than the humble 7-Eleven stores all over the city. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
Noun
Separate questions also asked if particular foods should be allowed like pizza (76 percent said no), BBQ ribs (84 percent no), and raw fish (91 percent no), but chicken was not on the list. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 One of the chiefs, Joseph Pawnee-no-pashe (also known as Governor Joe), quiets him. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
Interjection
Told ‘no’ at every turn, Sylvester Stallone bets everything on himself, holding the line on playing the lead against seemingly impossible odds. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 So, in other words, a trade that makes money if USO goes up, down or no where at all. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Adjective
These healthy no-bake desserts fit perfectly into your lifestyle without heating up your home. — Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026 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 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
  • This great, once improbable, step into the unknown has the potential to bring tests against Milan, Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen, and nights like never before at the Stadium of Light.
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Although Iran hasn't focused in recent years on the decree, it was never rescinded.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 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
  • Passed on a unanimous tally of 49-0 (two members missed the roll call) means a Mamdani veto would have zero chance of being sustained.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
  • As a 10-year veteran who has played the past five consecutive years with the same team, Lindor holds veto power over any potential trade.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of veto
Noun
  • Trump has repeatedly criticized Spain over the government’s refusal to commit to NATO’s target of spending 5% of gross domestic product on defense, making numerous threats of trade reprisals.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 17 July 2026
  • The appearance came several months after Roy withdrew from the Berlin Film Festival over its refusal to comment on Gaza.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 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
  • If 1 in 300 young people has an undetected heart condition, these conditions can hardly be considered rare.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
  • The horrors of what Henry has left behind — and could easily be returned to — are hardly skipped over.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of hardly
Noun
  • Al Khafaji’s nay-sayers weren’t wrong to be skeptical about the construction space.
    — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Other symptoms nay include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or bloating.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of nay
Noun
  • The fact that she was passed over for a promotion by the genial yet unimpressive Baasu (Kunal Dudheker) is not revelatory — women often face these kinds of rejections where qualifications are no substitute for hierarchical comfort.
    — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
  • Despite the feeling of discouragement that can come with the rejections and even ghostings applicants face, these internships — though sometimes few and far between — still exist.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Definition of rejection

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