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[[t]noʊ[/t]]

adv. n. pl. noes, nos

1) (a negative expressing dissent, denial, or refusal, as in response to a question or request.)

2) (used to emphasize or introduce a negative statement):

No, not one of them came[/ex]

3) not in any degree or manner; not at all (used with a comparative):

He is no better[/ex]

4) not:

whether or no[/ex]

5) an utterance of the word “no.”

6) a denial or refusal

7) a negative vote or voter

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Etymology: bef. 900; ME; OE nā, contr. of ne not +ā ever (see ay I) II

no

[[t]noʊ[/t]] adj.

1) not any:

no money[/ex]

2) not at all; far from being:

He is no genius[/ex]

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Etymology: 1150–1200