No (Adverb)
Meaning 1
Not in any degree or manner; not at all; "he is no better today".
Examples
- He is no better today after visiting the doctor.
- This coffee is no smoother than the last one you made.
- The cake was no more delicious with the extra frosting.
- Her skills in math are no greater than those in language.
- This solution is no better than the one we already have.
Meaning 2
Referring to the degree to which a certain quality is present; "he was no heavier than a child".
Examples
- He was no taller than his younger sister.
- The cake was no lighter than a normal one, considering the ingredients used.
- She was no wiser than when she started the project.
- The car was no faster than my old bicycle on the hilly road.
- It was no colder than it usually was at this time of the year.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Used to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc or especially to emphasize a negative statement; "no, you are wrong".
Examples
- I didn't eat the cake, no, I haven't even had a bite.
- She asked if I wanted to go to the party and I replied no, I'm staying home.
- This is not going to be easy, no, it's going to be incredibly difficult.
- No, I don't have any idea how to solve the problem.
- The manager flatly rejected our proposal, saying no, it's not feasible at this time.