Negative + Any or No
The following sections refer to specific similar structures using either the negative verb form with 'any' or a 'no' word. In each of these cases examples are given for both forms.The forms used have been explained above.
She has thought of no more ideas. | or | She hasn't thought of any more ideas. |
I have no more time today. | or | I don't have any more time today. |
I'm meeting no one today. | or | I'm not meeting anyone today. |
Alice has bought no one presents yet. | or | Alice hasn't bought anyone presents yet. |
Shelly has gone nowhere this year. | or | Shelly hasn't gone anywhere this year. |
Alex has travelled nowhere outside of the USA. | or | Alex hasn't travelled anywhere outside of the USA. |
Susan saw nobody at work today. | or | Susan didn't see anyone at work today. |
Tom bought nobody a present. | or | Tom didn't buy anyone a present. |
I've eaten nothing all day. | or | I haven't eaten anything all done. |
Doug talks about nothing with his friends. | or | Doug doesn't talk about anything with his friends. |