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Definition of no - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
emphasisused to emphasize a negative statement
- No, I will not go there.
2.
nonenot any, not one
- There are no apples left in the basket..
3.
negationnot at all, used before comparatives
- She is no better than before.
Determiner
1.
zero quantitynot any amount or quantity of something
- There is no milk left in the fridge.
2.
impossibilitynot any possibility or allowance of doing something
- There is no swimming allowed in the pool.
Adjective
1.
absenceindicating a complete lack or zero quantity
- There are no cookies left in the jar.
2.
total negationnot any, not at all
- There were no signs of struggle..
Noun
1.
responsenegative answer or vote
- The committee's decision was a unanimous no.
2.
votingvote against a proposal
- The nos outnumbered the yeses..
Expressions with no
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absence of any possibility of something happening
There is no chance of rain today.
certainly or surely without any doubt
She will no doubt win the competition.
absence of success in achieving something
I searched for hours but had no luck.
used to soften a potentially rude statement
No offence, but I think you're wrong.
no need to hurry or rush
Take your time, there's no rush.
lack knowledge or awareness about something
I have no idea where she went.
lack someone to seek help or support from
In tough times, she had no one to turn to.
feel no remorse about past actions or decisions
She lived her life fully and had no regrets.
dislike or disapprove of something or someone
She has no time for rude people.
show that something is not important or worth worrying about
It makes no difference if you are late, we will wait.
used to greet someone not seen for a while
Long time no see, how have you been?
stop searching because the right person place or thing is here
If you want fresh bread, look no further than this bakery.
cause no change in the situation or outcome
Whether we go or stay, it will make no difference.
expresses absolute certainty about something
There's no doubt about it, she's the best.
lack of chance for success or progress
There is no future in cheating.
no serious damage or injury happened
It's okay, no harm done.
exactly as stated without deviation
He wants ten dollars, no more no less.
the listener already understands the situation fully
She nodded, indicating no need to say more.
everyone has flaws or makes mistakes
Remember, no one is perfect, so don't be too hard on yourself.
everyone makes mistakes or has flaws
Don't worry about the error, no one's perfect.
lack of reason or purpose in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
lack of purpose or benefit in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
absence of stress or expectations in a situation
Enjoy the game, there's no pressure to win.
expresses certainty or agreement without any doubt
She is the best player, no question about it.
Origin of no
Old English, na (never)
Terms with no included in their meaning
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language
used in negative sentences to mean no person
linguistics
used in negative sentences to mean no person
question wording
used to refer to any person, no matter who
lack of light
having little or no light
deceased
no longer alive or living
no content
containing nothing
position
suspend from above with no support from below
small amount
no more than, just
sound
having little or no sound
casual wear
lightweight shirt with short sleeves and no collar
mathematics
the number representing no quantity
comfort
tells someone there is no serious problem or cause for concern
environment
location with little or no noise
reassurance
no problem or issue with what happened
reassurance no problem
reassure someone that there is no problem or issue
cessation
no longer
language
used in negative statements to indicate no place exists
no moisture
not still wet
objects
having no air or being deflated
complete
having no part missing or lacking
flat surface
flat, with no raised areas or bumps
child
having no brothers or sisters
sound
in a manner that makes little or no noise
purchased
no longer available for purchase
Examples of no in a sentence
No, that's not what I meant. No dogs are allowed in the park. There were no tickets available for the concert. He is no taller than his brother. This version is no different from the original. There are no cookies in the jar.
No tickets are available for the concert. There is no talking during the exam. No parking is allowed on this street. There were no signs of life in the house. He had no interest in the conversation. There were no cookies left in the jar. No evidence was found at the crime scene. His answer to the proposal was a firm no. The voters delivered a resounding no to the new policy. The no was loud and clear. A single no can change the outcome.
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- French:non, pas de, ...
- German:nein, kein, ...
- Italian:no, nessun, ...
- Spanish:no, nada, ...
- Portuguese:não, nenhuma, ...
- Chinese:绝不, 没有任何, ...
- Japanese:いいえ, ありません, ...
- Arabic:كَلّا, لا يوجد, ...
- Hebrew:לֹא, אֵין, ...
- Russian:нет, никакого, ...
- Ukrainian:ні, немає, ...
- Hindi:नहीं, कोई, ...
Definition of NO - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Nitric OxideTECH. gas important for body and industryTECH.
- NO is used in medical research.
- NO plays a role in blood pressure control.
- Factories monitor NO emissions for safety.
View all translations of NO
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- French:NO, ...
- German:NO, ...
- Italian:ossido nitrico, ...
- Spanish:NO, ...
- Portuguese:NO, ...
- Chinese:一氧化氮, ...
- Japanese:NO, ...
- Arabic:أُكسيد النِّتريك, ...
- Hebrew:חַנְקָן חַד-חַמְצָנִי, ...
- Russian:NO, ...
- Ukrainian:NO, ...
- Hindi:नाइट्रिक ऑक्साइड, ...
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