No-one or Noone or No one

The indefinite pronoun "no one" means "nobody". However, the incorrect spelling "noone," written without spaces, is sometimes used instead. The hyphenated form "no-one" is also incorrect and should be avoided. The correct spelling is "no one".

Examples of Noone, no-one, and no one in a sentence

• No one showed up to the party last night.
• It's not safe to travel alone, no one should do it.
• No one could believe that he won the competition.

How to use “no one” in a sentence?

The term "no one" is an indefinite pronoun that has the same meaning as "nobody." As it is considered a singular noun, it should always be accompanied by a singular verb form.

Examples of How to use “no one”

• No one was at the party when I arrived.
• I'm surprised that no one has called me back yet.
• It seems like no one is interested in buying this old car.

When no one is used in a negative statement with the adverb "not," it creates a double negative which can lead to confusion in the meaning of the sentence.

Examples of “No one” and negative verb forms

• No one has ever told me that before.
• I have no one to talk to about my problems.
• There is no one in the house right now.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is “no one” one word or two?

The indefinite pronoun no one (two words) means "nobody." Individuals occasionally write "noone," which is erroneous and should be avoided. "No one" is also incorrect.

2. What’s the difference between “nobody” and “no one”?

Nobody and no one are indefinite pronouns that indicate "no one." They can be used interchangeably (for example, "nobody is home" meaning "no one is home").