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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

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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
With a size no bigger than a postage stamp, a Pixel can track a product in cargo and monitor real-time conditions, including temperature. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026 The service Mandarin Oriental is known for excellent service, and this property is no different. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
Wiseman said the strict no-phones wedding policy allowed for everyone to talk and get to know each other. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Sensitive capability can come with tighter contractual and technical controls instead of a categorical no. — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Interjection
So, yes, there’s a reason most of us are right handed and no, dinosaurs have never actually spit venom. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026 And, no, there candidly are not many shooters left of Klay Thompson’s potential value to this roster. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 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. oh
  6. hardly
  7. nay
  8. rejection
Adverb
  • There was some consternation when Brennan Johnson went to Crystal Palace in January for £35million, but this was precisely the sort of deal that Tottenham never used to do.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Lindsey Graham never married and had a close relationship with his sister.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Aug. 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
  • Bill 26-0191 changes the veto and override time requirements for the budget and other bills by providing the council more time to potentially override a mayoral veto, thus giving more power to the council.
    — Joseph Landers, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Republicans have held at least two-thirds of House and Senate seats for 14 years, giving them the ability to override a veto from the governor.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of veto
Noun
  • As a result of her refusal, the entire kingdom is cursed to live without love and anyone who steps foot inside it is also cursed.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Phillips 66 has a chemicals joint venture with Chevron that each side has a right of first refusal to acquire wholly; previous efforts to sell the business from both Chevron and Phillips’ end have run into hurdles, other people said.
    — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of refusal
Interjection
  • Certain movements may aggravate the pain, such as, oh, swinging a golf club.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Some people think, oh, the show’s about true romance, true love conquering it all.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2026
Definition of oh
Adverb
  • The buds may not be to everyone’s taste, but they can hardly be considered plain.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This hardly is the first instance of the betrayal of that trust.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 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
  • Indeed, both candidates prefer the hard work of actually governing over performative posturing, modeling a deliberate rejection of the political fringes.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Not as a rejection of his background, but as an expansion of what that background can hold.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of rejection

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