Hot Lava Mama Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 the difference between "no one" and "noone"? I always thought it was two words. I have seen it referenced several times in our spelling book as one word. Is there a difference between these? Are they both correct and acceptable? Hot Lava Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmomma Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 It's always two words--no one--or if referencing a person "nobody." There's no one way to teach. (Used as number word) There's no one at the door. (Used to reference a person) There's nobody at the door. (also acceptable) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 What? There's no such word as noone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Well, how would it be pronounced? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfletcher8091 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I've only heard of it as a name--Peter Noone (Herman's Hermits) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I looked it up in the dictionary and there is no entry for "noone" only "no one". :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 What spelling book do you have that shows it as one word? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Noone is not a word. It's "no one". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 What spelling book do you have that shows it as one word? That's what I was wondering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 What spelling book do you have that shows it as one word? I'm wondering this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 the difference between "no one" and "noone"? I always thought it was two words. I have seen it referenced several times in our spelling book as one word. Is there a difference between these? Are they both correct and acceptable?Hot Lava Mama You're one up on the book, it's two words! Merry :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemykids Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Can you tell me the name of the spelling book? I want to steer clear of that one! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsmom Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Here's thread on Yahoo Answers asking the same question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenadina Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Can you tell me the name of the spelling book? I want to steer clear of that one! :tongue_smilie: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 What spelling book do you have that shows it as one word? I'm also wondering. Here's a resource that has really helped me with these sorts of questions: Common Errors in English. I have it on my desktop, and use it often. Your question is answered. Just go to the "N" section. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorbackmama Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Can you tell me the name of the spelling book? I want to steer clear of that one! :tongue_smilie: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessedmom3 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Maybe you're referring to "NONE" ? not noone . In this case here is the answer: Since none has the meanings “not one†and “not any,†some insist that it always be treated as a singular and be followed by a singular verb: The rescue party searched for survivors, but none was found. However, none has been used with both singular and plural verbs since the 9th century. When the sense is “not any persons or things†(as in the example above), the plural is more common: … none were found. Only when none is clearly intended to mean “not one†or “not any†is it followed by a singular verb: Of all my articles, none has received more acclaim than my latest one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLH in ND Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Can you tell me the name of the spelling book? I want to steer clear of that one! :tongue_smilie: :iagree: The only way I've seen the word spelled is "no one" Sheri :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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