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    No

    /noʊ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A negative reply or answer.
    His 'no' surprised everyone in the room.
    adverb
    Used to give a negative response.
    Did you finish your homework? No, I didn't.
    Used to indicate refusal or denial.
    No, I cannot attend the meeting.
    Used to express disagreement or contradiction.
    Are you going to the party? No, I'm not interested.
    determiner
    Not any; no one; not a single.
    No student passed the exam.
    Indicating the absence of something.
    There are no cookies left in the jar.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'nā', meaning 'not ever'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    no worries
    A way of saying that something is not a problem.
    no problem
    Indicates that a request is manageable.
    no way
    An expression of disbelief or disagreement.
    no time
    Indicates lack of available time for something.
    no means no
    A firm expression indicating that consent is not granted.

    Related Words

    not
    Used to indicate negation or denial.
    never
    At no time; not ever.
    none
    Not any; no one.

    Slang Meanings

    Nope
    Do you want to dance? Nope!
    Nah
    Are you coming? Nah, I'm staying home.
    Nuh-uh
    Did you eat the last cookie? Nuh-uh!
    Not a chance
    Are you going to join them? Not a chance!
    Negative
    Did you finish your homework? Negative.