None
|none|
A1
/nʌn/
(none)
absence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'None' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'nān', where 'ne' meant 'not' and 'ān' meant 'one'.
Historical Evolution
'Nān' transformed into the Middle English word 'none', and eventually became the modern English word 'none'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not one', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not any'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
not at all; to no extent.
He is none the wiser after the explanation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45