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no1

 
pronunciation:
no
parts of speech:
adverb, noun
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: used to say that you refuse or that you do not agree with or accept something.
No, I don't want to go.
antonyms:
yes
definition 2: not at all; not any (used with the comparative form of an adjective).
I did a poor job painting the room, but at least it looked no worse than it did before.
 
part of speech: noun
inflections: noes, nos
definition 1: a use, in speech or writing, of the word "no."
The teacher answered our request to go home early with a no.
similar words:
negative
definition 2: a vote against or a person who votes against.
The noes are in the minority.
antonyms:
yes