What is the meaning of no?

noun

  • A negative.
    • usage: "his no was loud and clear"
  • A radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known.

adjective

  • Quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of.
    • usage: "we have no bananas"; "no eggs left and no money to buy any"; "have you no decency"; "did it with no help"; "I'll get you there in no time"

adverb

  • Referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present.
    • usage: "he was no heavier than a child"
  • Not in any degree or manner; not at all.
    • usage: "he is no better today"
  • Used to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc or especially to emphasize a negative statement.
    • usage: "no, you are wrong"
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APAWordNet. (2010). no. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/no/definitions/1179168
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