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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
Beulah was her parental figure because Rob-Will never tells her no. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026 Bethell hit the button in a game-changing 17th over, smashing two free hits for six after backfoot no-balls from Ravi Bishnoi, who leaked 29 to put England in control. — ABC News, 4 July 2026
Interjection
But no, this is an actual phrase in the world of medicine, apparently used by obstetricians to inflict emotional harm on pregnant folks over the age of 35. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 My work hours, most notably, but also that little nagging voice in my head that yearns—no, demands—perfection. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 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
  • Proof that the country our parents carried in their voices, their food, their music, and their sacrifices was never exaggerated.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Alex Crippen Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 15 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
  • Both totals represent sufficient support to overcome a potential presidential veto with a two-thirds majority in both chambers.
    — John Parkinson, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Trump had 10 days until the Friday deadline to sign the bill, issue a veto, or allow the measure to take effect without his signature.
    — Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 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
  • The Padres were gifted two runs in the first inning when Yesavage could hardly throw a strike.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • The discovery of dangling memory pointers in C++ code is hardly unusual, especially when the code is extremely complex and dynamic.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 10 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
Definition of rejection

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