singular or plural in construction
1
: by no means : not at all
none too soon to begin
2
: in no way : to no extent
none the worse for wear
Examples of none in a Sentence
Pronoun
none will come to the party
Adverb
your help comes none too soon
I'll switch his mug with mine, and he'll be none the wiser.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
Sierpina, a reigning bronze medalist in the cyclocross nationals, was none too happy when her mother signed her up for cross country in April.
—Nate Bryan, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2019
Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2026
With Jackson’s death Tuesday, leaders across the region reflected on a legacy that helped shape a generation of local activism and public service — none more so than Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, a close friend for more than five decades.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
Several artists will compete across genre categories, and there may be none more varied than Turnstile.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
Sierpina, a reigning bronze medalist in the cyclocross nationals, was none too happy when her mother signed her up for cross country in April.
—Nate Bryan, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2019
Noun
Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2026
With Jackson’s death Tuesday, leaders across the region reflected on a legacy that helped shape a generation of local activism and public service — none more so than Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, a close friend for more than five decades.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
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“None.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/none. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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none
1 of 2 pronoun1
: not any
none of them went
none of it is needed
2
: not one
none of the family
3
: not any such thing or person
half a loaf is better than none
none
2 of 2 adverb1
: by no means : not at all
none too soon to begin
2
: in no way : to no extent
none the worse for wear
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