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No

Verb / nəʊ / Another word for no — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

No means not any, not at all, or a negative response to a question or statement.

Synonyms & similar words

nobelium all no nomore atomicnumber yes nay never not negative refusal denial veto rejection prohibition forbidden taboo banned illegal unlawful restricted off-limits unacceptable unsuitable inappropriate unwanted

Synonyms by register

Formal

negative denial rejection veto

Informal

nope nah nay nuh-uh

Literary

nevermore nay forbid

Antonyms

yes affirmative yea indeed agreed certainly absolutely

Common collocations

  • no problem
  • no way
  • no doubt
  • no longer
  • no more
  • no thanks
  • no idea
  • no reason

Word family

adverb not

Usage note

As an adverb, 'no' is used before determiners and quantifiers (e.g., 'no money', 'no time'). As a determiner, it negates a following noun (e.g., 'no cars').

Example sentences

  1. No, I don't want to eat broccoli.
  2. No, I didn't see your pencil.
  3. No, you can't have a cookie before dinner.
  4. No, thank you, I'm all set.
  5. No, I don't want to play tag right now.

Quotes

  • All you have to do is say 'no' to everything she says. We'll have her cured in no time.
  • The word 'no' is a complete sentence.
  • The word 'no' is a complete sentence, and it is a life skill.

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