Learn about the difference between the homophones: know and no

Definitions

know

Know is a verb that means to have information in your mind or to be aware of something through experience or study.

Example

I know how to swim.

Example

She knows a lot about history.

no

No is an adverb that is used to give a negative response or to express disagreement or refusal.

Example

No, I don't want to go to the party.

Example

There is no way I'm going to eat that.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

- To remember the difference between know and no, think of the 'w' in know as representing 'what', as in 'what do you know?' The 'w' can help you remember that know is related to knowledge or information. - For no, think of the 'n' as representing 'not', as in 'no, I don't want to go.' The 'n' can help you remember that no is related to negation or refusal.