🇺🇸 How to say

“no” in English

no
Illustration of "no" in a English cultural setting
A child shakes their head firmly, refusing a piece of broccoli offered by their parent at the dinner table.

Usage note

Use 'no' to refuse something, disagree, or say something is not true.

Examples

  • No.

    No.

  • No, thank you.

    No, thank you.

  • No problem.

    No problem.

Quick check

What does "no" mean?

  • A. no
  • B. goodbye
  • C. hello
  • D. thank you

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