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/noʊ/
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/nəʊ/
negative response
Etymology
Etymology Information
'No' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'nā', where 'ne' meant 'not' and 'ā' meant 'ever'.
Historical Evolution
'nā' transformed into the Middle English word 'no', and eventually became the modern English word 'no'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not ever', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a negative response'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a negative answer or decision.
The answer was a firm no.
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Noun 2
short for 'number', often used in lists or addresses.
No. 5 on the list is missing.
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Adjective 1
used to give a negative response.
No, I don't want any more.
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