First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1no
adverb \ˈnō\
—used to give a negative answer or reply to a question, request, or offer
: in a way that shows a negative response
—used to introduce a statement that corrects an earlier statement
Full Definition of NO
1
a chiefly Scottish : not b —used as a function word to express the negative of an alternative choice or possibility <shall we go out to dinner or no>
2
: in no respect or degree —used in comparisons <you're no better than the rest of us>
3
: not so —used to express negation, dissent, denial, or refusal <no, I'm not going>
4
—used with a following adjective to imply a meaning expressed by the opposite positive statement <in no uncertain terms>
5
—used as a function word to emphasize a following negative or to introduce a more emphatic, explicit, or comprehensive statement <it's big, no, it's gigantic>
6
—used as an interjection to express surprise, doubt, or incredulity
7
—used in combination with a verb to form a compound adjective <no-bake pie>
8
: in negation <shook his head no>
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Origin of NO
Middle English, from Old English nā, from ne not + ā always; akin to Old Norse & Old High German ne not, Latin ne-, Greek nē- — more at aye
Related to NO
Rhymes with NO
beau, blow, bow, bro, Chou, crow, do, doe, dough, floe, flow, foe, fro, froe, glow, go, grow, ho, hoe, jo, Jo, joe, know, lo, low, mho, mot, mow, No, O, oh, owe, Poe, pow, pro, rho, roe, row, Rowe, schmo, sew, show, sloe, slow, snow, so, sow, stow, Stowe, strow, though, throe, throw, toe, tow, trow, whoa, woe, yo
2no
adjective
: not any
—used to say that someone or something is not the kind of person or thing being described
Full Definition of NO
1
a : not any <no parking> <no disputing the decision> b : hardly any : very little <finished in no time>
2
: not a : quite other than a <he's no expert>
3
—used in combination with a noun to form a compound adjective <a no-nonsense realist>
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First Known Use of NO
12th century
3no
noun \ˈnō\
: a negative answer : an answer of no
: a vote of no
: people who are voting no
plural noes or nos \ˈnōz\
Full Definition of NO
1
: an act or instance of refusing or denying by the use of the word no : denial <received a firm no in reply>
2
a : a negative vote or decision b plural : persons voting in the negative
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First Known Use of NO
1588
4no
abbreviation
Definition of NO
1
north; northern
2
[Latin numero, abl. of numerus] number
1No
2No
symbol
Definition of NO
nobelium
Other Chemical Engineering Terms
Rhymes with NO
beau, blow, bow, bro, Chou, crow, do, doe, dough, floe, flow, foe, fro, froe, glow, go, grow, ho, hoe, jo, Jo, joe, know, lo, low, mho, mot, mow, no, O, oh, owe, Poe, pow, pro, rho, roe, row, Rowe, schmo, sew, show, sloe, slow, snow, so, sow, stow, Stowe, strow, though, throe, throw, toe, tow, trow, whoa, woe, yo
NO Defined for Kids
1no
adverb \nō\
Definition of NO for Kids
1
: not at all : not any <It was no better than I expected it to be.>
2
: not so —used to express disagreement or refusal <No, I'm not hungry.>
3
—used to express surprise, doubt, or disbelief <No—you don't say!>
2no
adjective
Definition of NO for Kids
1
: not any <He has no money.>
2
: hardly any : very little <I finished in no time.>
3
: not a <I'm no liar.>
3no
noun
plural noes or nos
Definition of NO for Kids
1
: an act or instance of refusing or denying by the use of the word no : denial <I received a firm no in reply.>
2
: a vote or decision against something <There were 100 ayes and only 12 noes.>
3
noes or nos plural : persons voting against something <The noes raised their hands.>
Medical Dictionary
no
abbreviation
Medical Definition of NO
number
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