Word: None

Pronunciation

/naʊn/

Definitions

• Determiner: Used to indicate the absence of something or to refer to no person or thing in particular. For example: “None of the books were interesting.”
• Pronoun: A word that takes the place of a noun or noun phrase, often used to indicate that zero or not any members of a group or category apply. For example: “None of them came to the party.”

Phrases

• “None but the brave deserve the fair” implies only the bravest people deserve the best things in life.
• “None other than” is used to emphasize who or what someone or something is. For example: “It was none other than the famous author herself who called me.”

Example Sentences

• Determiner: “There were many candidates, but none had the required qualifications.”
• Pronoun: “I invited several friends over, but none showed up.”

Synonyms

• No one
• Not any
• Nobody
• Nothing (in certain contexts)
• Not a single (one)