No, none, and any all express the idea of zero quantity, but they are used in different grammatical positions and contexts. Mixing them up is a very common mistake.
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No — Used Before a Noun
"No" is a determiner, meaning it always comes directly before a noun (countable or uncountable). It makes a negative without using "not". For example: "There is no milk." is equivalent to "There isn't any milk." Use "no" for stronger or more formal negation.
None — Used as a Pronoun
"None" is a pronoun that stands in place of a noun phrase. It is used when the noun has already been mentioned or is understood from context. "None" can be followed by "of + noun/pronoun" (none of the students, none of them). It is not used directly before a noun.
Any — Questions and Negatives
"Any" is used in questions and negative sentences. In questions it asks whether something exists: "Do you have any questions?" In negatives it follows "not": "I don't have any money." In positive sentences, "any" can mean "it doesn't matter which": "Take any seat you like."