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English adjective: no

1. no quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of


SamplesWe 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.


Similarnary, none, zero


Antonymsall, some


English noun: no

1. no (communication) a negative


SamplesHis no was loud and clear.


Broader (hypernym)negative


Antonymsyes

2. No (substance) a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known


Synonymsatomic number 102, nobelium


Broader (hypernym)chemical element, element


English adverb: no

1. no referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present


SamplesHe was no heavier than a child.


Synonymsno more

2. no not in any degree or manner; not at all


SamplesHe is no better today.

3. no used to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc or especially to emphasize a negative statement


SamplesNo, you are wrong.









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