American English
/noʊ/
One syllable.
Used before a noun to say that there is not any of something.
Practice out loudUsed before a noun to say that there is not any of something.
There is no milk left.
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Use no before a noun. Use not with a verb: no money, but I do not have any money.
no idea · no time · no money · no chance
no + singular noun
no + plural noun
Used to give a negative answer, refuse something, or show disagreement.
“Are you ready?” “No.”
“Would you like more coffee?” “No, thank you.”
A negative answer, decision, or vote.
Her answer was a firm no.
The proposal received more no votes than yes votes.
a firm no · a clear no
the answer is no
a clear no
used to say that something is okay or that you are happy to help
“Thanks for your help.” “No problem.”
not now; something has stopped being true or happening
The store no longer sells that model.
used to strongly refuse or show that you are very surprised
No way! I'm not paying that much.