none
2 antonyms and opposites of none, grouped by meaning.
Pronoun — Not any; not one of a group.
Antonyms
How to use none
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English nan, "not one," combining ne ("not") and one.
Full origin of none →Frequently asked questions
What does “none” mean?
The word “none” means not any; not one of a group. In plain terms, not any at all — used to say zero of something exists or applies.
How do you pronounce “none”?
“None” is pronounced nuhn (/nʌn/ in IPA).
How do you use “none” in a sentence?
Here is “none” used in a sentence: “None of the students finished the exam early.”
What is the opposite of “none”?
The opposite of “none” — its antonyms — are some and all.
What part of speech is “none”?
Depending on how it is used, “none” can be a pronoun and an adverb.
Where does the word “none” come from?
The word “none” comes from Old English. From Old English nan, "not one," combining ne ("not") and one.
Is “none” a common word?
“None” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “none” have?
“None” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not any; not one of a group.
Is none singular or plural?
Both are correct. Despite an old belief that "none" always means "not one" and must be singular, standard English has long allowed a plural verb too. Use singular to stress "not a single one" ("none of it is left"); use plural for a group ("none of them were ready").
What is the difference between none and no one?
"None" can refer to people or things and means "not any" — none of the cake, none of the guests. "No one" refers only to people and means "nobody." So you can say "none of the milk" but not "no one of the milk"; for people, either may fit.