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no

det. · part. · n. · adv.
  1. 1 not any (det.)
    A1 Beginner

    used to say there is zero of something or not even one.

    used as a quantifier to indicate the total absence of the thing mentioned.

    Example

    There is no milk left in the fridge, so I need to buy some.

    Example

    The investigation found no evidence of criminal intent, leading the prosecutor to drop all charges against the defendant.
    Pitfall
    I have no any money.
    I have no money.

    Do not use 'any' after 'no'. Use 'no' alone or 'not any'.

  2. 2 to say something is not true (part.)
    A1 Beginner

    you use this to answer a question when the answer is not 'yes'.

    a response particle used to express negation, dissent, denial, or refusal.

    Example

    "Are you tired?" "No, I feel quite energetic actually."

    Example

    When asked if he would accept the promotion, he simply said no, citing a desire to maintain his current work-life balance.
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  1. 3 a negative answer or vote (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    a 'no' answer or a vote against something.

    a negative response or a vote cast against a motion or proposition.

    Example

    The final result of the vote was ten yeses and five nos.

    Example

    The proposal was met with a firm no from the board of directors, who felt the financial risks were too high.
  2. 4 not at all (adv.)
    B1 Intermediate

    used before a word like 'better' or 'more' to mean 'not at all'.

    used as a modifier for comparative adjectives or adverbs to indicate zero degree of difference.

    Example

    I feel no better today than I did yesterday.

    Example

    The second edition of the textbook is no different from the first, despite the publisher's claims of significant updates.
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