Definition and meaning of English word "no"
no
/noʊ/
Meaning
determinerHardly any.
How to use
The determiner 'no' is typically used in formal and informal contexts to indicate the absence or negation of something. A common grammatical nuance to note is that 'no' is often used before singular and plural nouns, but it is not usually used with uncountable nouns, where 'not any' or 'none' might be more suitable. For instance, 'There is no milk in the fridge' is correct, but learners should avoid constructions like 'There is no furniture'.
🇬🇧 English
no
Example
I don't want to go.
There's no coffee left.
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Common phrases
- no one— nobody
- no problem— you're welcome
- no matter— regardless
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Frequency rank: #481 in English
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What does the English word "no" mean?▼
The English word "no" means "no" in English.
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