Any or No

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.