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Non

Verb / nɑ:n / Another word for non — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not any; no

Synonyms & similar words

not none zero nil nought naught nothing zilch zip zippo null void absent missing lacking devoid without bereft deficient scarce

Synonyms by register

Formal

not neither nor

Informal

nope nah no way

Literary

nay never

Antonyms

yes affirmative positive agreement confirmation yea

Common collocations

  • non-starter
  • non-negotiable
  • non-existent
  • non-profit
  • non-essential
  • non-compliance
  • non-payment
  • non-aggression

Word family

adjective non-

Usage note

The prefix 'non-' is used to form adjectives and nouns, indicating the absence or negation of the base word. It is commonly used in formal and technical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. There are non-stop flights from New York to Los Angeles.
  2. She has non-dairy milk in her coffee.
  3. There were non-believers who didn't think he could win.
  4. I have non-fiction books and fiction books on my bookshelf.
  5. The restaurant has non-spicy options.

Quotes

  • The non-existent is the necessary condition for the existent.
  • Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.
  • One must know not just how to accept a gift, but with what grace to share it.

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