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adverb

ˈnō How to pronounce no (audio)
Definition of nonext
1
as in never
not in any degree, way, or under any condition this cake is no better than the last one we made

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2
as in none
certainly not in no uncertain terms we were told to leave

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no

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noun

ˈnō How to pronounce no (audio)
1
as in veto
a vote or decision against something though I wanted spaghetti for dinner, the consensus was a decisive no

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2
as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for gave him a polite no when he asked her to dance

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no

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interjection

as in oh
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable no—you can't possibly mean that I failed that test! I studied for days!

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Recent Examples of no
Adverb
The best part of this local-founded, women-run shop is no doubt the custom cowboy hats. — Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025 The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which is responsible for national policy and programs that address housing needs and enforce fair housing laws, is no different. — Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
So far, the film has earned $161 million worldwide and is still, unfortunately, the lowest-grossing Marvel despite opening at the box office at no. 1. earlier this month. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2023 The car that will hit the block, chassis no. 0665 GT, is the third of just five examples of the race-ready variant that features coachwork by the legendary Zagato. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for no
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no
  1. never
  2. none
  3. veto
  4. refusal
  5. oh
  6. nay
  7. rejection
  8. hardly
Adverb
  • Even as Jesus is shown nailed to the cross, the points of incision on his palms are blurred and blood never enters the frame.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The Oscars are finally recognizing stunts with a new category, something long desired by stunt people but never realized until now.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of never
Adverb
  • That being said there were some sloppy mistakes from Pellegrini's side, none more sloppy than Lukasz Fabianski's poor clearance which led to a penalty that was handily dispatched by Sergio Aguero late on.
    — SI.com, SI.com, 8 Sep. 2019
  • Sierpina, a reigning bronze medalist in the cyclocross nationals, was none too happy when her mother signed her up for cross country in April.
    — Nate Bryan, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2019
Definition of none
Noun
  • Before this recent trend of Congressional acquiescence, Republican President Ronald Reagan issued 78 vetoes in his eight years in office.
    — David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The General Assembly overrode Holcomb's veto later that year.
    — Arika Herron, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of veto
Noun
  • King’s relentless advocacy and refusal to accept the status quo made the U.S. Open the first major tournament to offer equal prize money in 1973.
    — Kim Elsesser, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • With his occasionally brusque manner, his maniacal secrecy about team selection and his refusal to explain his tactical decisions, Luis Enrique put a few noses out of joint in the French media.
    — Tom Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of refusal
Interjection
  • And oh, the power play Imagine a recent season in which the Rangers, in a tie game, get three power plays over the final 9:14 of regulation, including a 24-second five-on-three.
    — Arthur Staple, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025
  • And, oh my God, the actors in that scene were so lovely and sweet and felt so bad.
    — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of oh
Noun
  • Sixty-six people voted in favor of the resolution as opposed to 43 nays; eight of the yays were Democrats, who have been criticized by LGBTQ+ advocates.
    — Ryan Morik, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • While it was voted in at 3-0-2 (three for yes, zero nays, and two absent), the vote must sit in the Federal Register for 30 days before a final FTC ruling will be made.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of nay
Noun
  • Rather than accepting these rejections, Green decided to self-publish.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Bibi believes this rejection of woke culture and equality is leading to a growing hatred among these young boys.
    — Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of rejection
Adverb
  • In Donald Trump’s global trade war, hardly anyone is safe—not even his richest donors.
    — Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • But Trump is hardly the first president to push the limits of his Article II prerogatives, nor are today’s congressional Republicans unique in their readiness to acquiesce.
    — David M. Drucker, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
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