no
- 01 A1 Beginner
det.used to say there is zero of something or not even one.
det.used as a quantifier to indicate the total absence of the thing mentioned.
Simple“There is no milk left in the fridge, so I need to buy some.”
In context“The investigation found no evidence of criminal intent, leading the prosecutor to drop all charges against the defendant.”
PitfallI have no any money. I have no money.Do not use 'any' after 'no'. Use 'no' alone or 'not any'.
- 02 A1 Beginner
part.you use this to answer a question when the answer is not 'yes'.
part.a response particle used to express negation, dissent, denial, or refusal.
Simple“"Are you tired?" "No, I feel quite energetic actually."”
In context“When asked if he would accept the promotion, he simply said no, citing a desire to maintain his current work-life balance.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.a 'no' answer or a vote against something.
n.a negative response or a vote cast against a motion or proposition.
Simple“The final result of the vote was ten yeses and five nos.”
In context“The proposal was met with a firm no from the board of directors, who felt the financial risks were too high.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
adv.used before a word like 'better' or 'more' to mean 'not at all'.
adv.used as a modifier for comparative adjectives or adverbs to indicate zero degree of difference.
Simple“I feel no better today than I did yesterday.”
In context“The second edition of the textbook is no different from the first, despite the publisher's claims of significant updates.”
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