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no
adverb
- referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present; "he was no heavier than a child"
- not in any degree or manner; not at all; "he is no better today"
- used to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc or especially to emphasize a negative statement; "no, you are wrong"
adjective
- quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of; "we have no bananas"; "no eggs left and no money to buy any"; "have you no decency?"; "did it with no help"; "I'll get you there in no time"
noun
- a negative; "his no was loud and clear"
- a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known
"No" in song lyrics
See how no is used in real songs:
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"Makes me say how could I say no"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 f/ Janelle Renee — More Go -
"Am I a threat? Nobody can say no"
(2 Live Crew) — This is to Luke From the Posse -
"Is this freedom?! NO!"
2 Live Crew — In the Dust
Words that rhyme with no
Usage tips for "no"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "no" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for no to find words that pair well.