Definitions

1. adverb

used to indicate refusal or denial

“She said no to the invitation.”

2. adverb

used to indicate refusal or negation

“He said no way to the proposal.”

3. interjection

used to express refusal, denial, or disagreement

“No, that’s not what I said.”

4. noun

a refusal or denial

“She gave him a flat no.”

5. conjunction

used to indicate a negative or opposing condition

“He didn’t go to the party, no, he stayed home.”