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There are none

🇬🇧 UK //ðeə ɑː nʌn// 🇺🇸 US //ðɛr ɑr nʌn//

Meaning of There are none

It indicates the complete absence of something.

In simple words: It means there is not any.

There are none in a sentence

• I checked the refrigerator for snacks, but there are none.
• When searching for the lost items, I realized there are none left.
• In the whole event, there are none who did not enjoy the performance.
• Despite looking everywhere, there are none that fit my needs.
• The reports showed that there are none in the area at this time.

How to use There are none

Use 'there are none' to emphasize the absence of something. It's appropriate for both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

There are none + object

Memory hint

Imagine looking in a box and saying, 'There are none!' when it's empty.

Related words

Collocations with There are none

• there are none available
• there are none left
• there are none to report

Synonyms for There are none

• none
• not any
• zero
• no one
• nothing

Common mistakes with There are none

• Omitting 'there' and saying 'are none'.
• Using 'is' instead of 'are' because the subject is plural.
• Confusing with 'there is none' when referring to a singular noun.

Frequently asked questions about There are none

What does There are none mean?

It means there is not any.

What is the definition of There are none?

It indicates the complete absence of something.

How do you use There are none in a sentence?

I checked the refrigerator for snacks, but there are none.

Can you give another example of There are none?

When searching for the lost items, I realized there are none left.

What are synonyms for There are none?

Common alternatives include none, not any, zero, no one, nothing.

What words go with There are none?

It commonly pairs with there are none available, there are none left, there are none to report.

What are common mistakes when using There are none?

Omitting 'there' and saying 'are none'. Using 'is' instead of 'are' because the subject is plural. Confusing with 'there is none' when referring to a singular noun.

How do you pronounce There are none?

US: //ðɛr ɑr nʌn//, UK: //ðeə ɑː nʌn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use There are none?

Use 'there are none' to emphasize the absence of something. It's appropriate for both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in very formal writing.