nope
gb/nˈoʊp/ us/nˈoʊp/
A2
English
~ 1900
nem
A2
INFORMAL
1
nem
A1
Usage pattern:
[Nope], [reason/explanation]
"Want to come to the party?" – "Nope, I'm staying in tonight."
– Eljössz a buliba? – Nem, ma este inkább otthon maradok.
Nope, I haven't seen your keys.
Nem, nem láttam a kulcsaidat.
"Did you finish the report?" – "Nope, still working on it."
Nope, that's not the right answer.
Nope, I don't agree with that idea.
Learner examples
Nope, I am not hungry.
Nem, nem vagyok éhes.
Nope, I do not like that movie.
Nem, nem szeretem azt a filmet.
Nope, I have no money.
Nope, she is not here.
Nope, it is not mine.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'nope' in formal writing where it sounds too casual; in formal contexts, use 'no' instead.
Meaning
Casual way to say no
Collocations
nope, not at all
|nope, never
|nope, sorry
Synonyms
no (Standard neutral form; less informal than 'nope'.)
|
nah (Informal and relaxed; can sound more dismissive or casual than 'nope'.)
Antonyms
yes (Direct opposite in meaning; an affirmative response.)
Themes
daily life
|conversation
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A short, casual way to say 'no'.
Used to give a quick, informal, and often emphatic negative response.
Grammar
Dictionary form
nope
IPA
GB/nˈoʊp/
US/nˈoʊp/
Syllables & stress
nope (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (nope)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: nope
- Plural: nopes
Word family
Expressions
nope out
1/nˈoʊp ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
Leave or avoid abruptly
To quickly leave or avoid a situation because you don't want to be in it.
Examples
- When I saw the huge spider, I noped out of the room.
- He noped out of the meeting as soon as the argument started.