determiner / adverb / interjection

no

Not any; used to deny, refuse, or give a negative answer.

There is no milk left in the refrigerator this morning.

Etymology

The Old English negative word already expressed denial. Modern no continues that function as an answer and as a word excluding any amount or member.

More examples

  • No, I don't need a ride home.
  • We accept no returns without a receipt.
  • The repair takes no more than an hour.

Similar words

not
Negates an action or statement rather than directly modifying a noun.
none
Means not any when the noun is left unstated.