none

word

/ˈnən/
nuhn
/nɒn/
non

Definition

Used to mean not any, not one, or no amount of something.

Usage & Nuances

'None' is often used alone as a pronoun ("None are left") or after 'of' ("None of the students"). It's more formal than 'no' and is never used before a noun. Common in negative answers and written English.

Example Sentences

There is none left in the box.

basic

None of the answers are correct.

basic

I have none to give you.

basic

I checked the mailbox, but there was none.

natural

I wanted to buy apples, but the store had none today.

natural

All my friends were invited, but none came.

natural