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.