what does the whole word no mean in your opinion?

Question

i have many different reasons why it means the way it does but i want to hear what others think

Answer 1

No means as an adverb.
1 a chiefly Scottish : NOT b -- used as a function word to express the negative of an alternative choice or possibility
2 : in no respect or degree -- used in comparisons
3 : not so -- used to express negation, dissent, denial, or refusal
4 -- used with a following adjective to imply a meaning expressed by the opposite positive statement
5 -- used as a function word to emphasize a following negative or to introduce a more emphatic, explicit, or comprehensive statement
6 -- used as an interjection to express surprise, doubt, or incredulity
7 -- used in combination with a verb to form a compound adjective
8 : in negation

No means as an adjective.
1 a : not any b : hardly any : very little
2 : not a : quite other than a
3 -- used in combination with a noun to form a compound adjective

No means as a noun.
1 : an act or instance of refusing or denying by the use of the word no : DENIAL
2 a : a negative vote or decision b plural : persons voting in the negative

Answer 2

the whole word "no" is contraversial Cause it is used in a form of flirtation or a direct meaning it can work both ways it all depends how and when it is used.

Answer 3

The word "NO" means you are going to get an argument. Why is it when you say "YES" nobody ever argues with you to try to get you to change it to no?

Answer 4

I was and am a marketing man. For me all NOs are to be converted to YES and hence it means an opening for conviction!!!!

Answer 5

I am a negotiator so to me it means possibly with slight adjustment

Answer 6

NO-not to, opposed to yes. used in expressing refusal. a denial what else would you like to know.

Answer 7

it means to me "yes but wait thirty minutes and get me some tea"

Answer 8

I believe it has no meaning whatsoever...And NO means NO!

Answer 9

No

Answer 10

no