no
no
noʊ
now
British pronunciation
/nəʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "no"in English

01

used to indicate denial, refusal, or disagreement in response to a question or offer

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Did you call her? — No.
Would you like some coffee? — No, thank you.
1.1

used to reject or object to what someone else has said

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You never help me. — No! That's not true.
You broke it. — No, I did n't!
1.2

used to strongly agree with or reinforce something already said in the negative

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They do n't care about the rules. — No, not at all.
You 're not serious, are you? — No, of course not.
02

used to express surprise, distress, or dismay

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Oh no! The vase is broken!
No! We missed the last train!
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used to show that someone or something is equally not capable, likely, or involved

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She is no more interested in politics than her cat.
He 's no better at math than I am.
02

used with an adjective to express the opposite or an emphatic negative

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She told him in no uncertain terms to leave.
That's no small problem, you need to fix it now.
03

used in negation to express rejection or denial

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He shook his head no and walked away.
She nodded no when asked to join the group.
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used to say there is none of something

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There is no reason to be afraid.
We had no luck finding the keys.
1.1

used to indicate the opposite of what is expected or named

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She 's no fool, she knows exactly what she's doing.
He is no friend of mine.
1.2

used to emphasize that a short time or small amount is involved

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We 'll be there in no time.
He did no work today, apart from sending one email.
02

used in warnings, rules, or slogans to forbid or reject something

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No parking beyond this point.
No entry without authorization.
01

a negative answer or refusal

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She gave a firm no when asked to join the committee.
His no surprised everyone because he usually agrees.
1.1

a vote cast against a proposal, candidate, or motion

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The bill passed despite several nos.
The final count showed more nos than yeses.
02

the group or number of voters who vote against a motion or candidate

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The noes have it; the motion did not pass.
The chairman asked the noes to stand and be counted.
to no
01

to formally or explicitly refuse to accept or approve a proposal, plan, request, or idea

Transitive
FormalFormal
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I noed the proposal because it lacked sufficient details.
She nos every suggestion that does n't fit her criteria.
02

to indicate disagreement or refusal, typically in a formal or official context

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The board noed on the motion unanimously.
During the vote, several members no loudly.
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