4.65 'no'

'No' is a general determiner which is used in front of singular and plural noun groups to say that something does not exist or is not available.

• There was no money for an operation.
• We had no union, nobody to look after us.
• He has no ambition.
• I could see no tracks.

General determiners are explained in paragraphs 1.208 to 1.235.

4.66

In spoken English, '-n't' is often used with 'any' instead of 'no'. For example, instead of saying 'I had no money', you can say 'I hadn't any money'.

• They hadn't meant any harm to her.
• I can't see any hope in it.