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One difference is that 'no' is an adjective and 'not' is an adverb.
- One difference is that 'no' is an adjective and 'not' is an adverb.
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One difference is that 'no' is an adjective and 'not' is an adverb.
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(1) Sometimes it can make a big difference in meaning:
(a) Mr. X is not/ isn't a teacher. = Teaching is not his profession.
(Maybe he is a pilot or a chef or an interpreter.)
(b) Mr. X is no teacher. = Teaching is his profession, but he is
not a very good teacher. (Such
(1) Sometimes it can make a big difference in meaning:
(a) Mr. X is not/ isn't a teacher. = Teaching is not his profession.
(Maybe he is a pilot or a chef or an interpreter.)
(b) Mr. X is no teacher. = Teaching is his profession, but he is
not a very good teacher. (Such
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Anonymousno goes with nouns.whatWhat is the difference between no and not?
no milk, no cheese, no possibility, no money, no evidence, no worries, no wine, no value, ...
not goes with verbs and adjectives.
is not working, does not like, has not seen,
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