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Which is the differences between ’no’ and ’not’?


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HyaSky profile picture HyaSkyOctober 2019
I don't have a simple answer for you. Basically, they have the exact same meaning: No. Please read 1 and 2 for a long answer, or just read 2 for a short answer.

1.
In English (and other languages), we like to add a consonant to the end of certain words, to separate it from the next word in the sentence, if the next word starts with a vowel. For example:

There is no way = There is not a way
These sentences have the same meaning, but the 't' in 'not' separates it from the next word in the sentence: The indefinite article 'a/an'. 'A/An' is another good example:

'There's a banana in the kitchen'
'There's an apple in the kitchen'
Since 'apple' starts with a vowel, the 'a' before it becomes 'an'.
This isn't always true, but when you see a random consonant after a word (especially 'n' and 't'), it is often there for a better sound. (An exception would be 'There is no apple in the kitchen', with 'no' before 'apple')

2.
A way to help remember what to use, is that 'not' comes before verbs and adjectives. Before nouns, both can appear.

Nouns (no + not):
'There is no way to go'
'There's not a way to go'
'That is no reason to be upset'
'These are not chickens'
'You're not John'

Verbs (not):
'Do not go to the store'
'I am not going to school today'
'Do not say 'Do no say', because it is not correct'


Adjectives (not):
'I am not happy'
'It's not rainy today'

You will also have to learn the word 'none':
'There's none left'
'None of these are good' = 'These are all bad'

Hope this helps!
arvina profile picture arvinaOctober 2019
i have this question too please answer one