What is "no" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "no": a negative

Noun

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Pronunciation in UK: /nəʊ/ Sorry, your browser either has JavaScript disabled or does not have any supported player. You can download the clip or download a player to play the clip in your browser. help

Hyphenation: no

Meaning of "no": quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of

Adjective

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Hyphenation: no

Meaning of "no": referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present

Adverb

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Hyphenation: no

Meaning of "no": a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known

Noun

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Hyphenation: no

Meaning of "no": not in any degree or manner; not at all

Adverb

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Hyphenation: no

Meaning of "no": used to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc or especially to emphasize a negative statement

Adverb

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Pronunciation in UK: /nəʊ/ Sorry, your browser either has JavaScript disabled or does not have any supported player. You can download the clip or download a player to play the clip in your browser. help

Hyphenation: no