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has no been
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "has no been" is not correct in English and cannot be used in written form.
It seems to be a mistaken combination of "has not been" or "have not been," which are used to indicate the absence of an action or state. Example: "She has not been to the new restaurant yet."
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Alternative expressions(6)
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Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
German officials say there has no been a change in their stance, but proponents see a softening in tone that could signal a new openness.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
58 human-written examples
"Ah've no been tae bed yet.
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Mr. Jackson has no problem being an anomaly.
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had no trouble being delivered.
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Having no props is fine too.
Wiki
He has had no need to be.
News & Media
"He's had no football.
News & Media
"No, there has been no care".
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No has been reported hurt.
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No secrets have been revealed; no one has been libelled.
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"There has been no water, no electricity.
Formal & Business
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "has not been" or "have not been" instead of "has no been". The latter is grammatically incorrect and can confuse your reader.
Common error
Be careful not to mix up the negation in present perfect tense. The correct structure is "has/have + not + been", not "has + no + been". For example, say "The problem "has not been" solved" instead of the ungrammatical "The problem "has no been" solved".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "has no been" is an incorrect grammatical construction. It attempts to negate a present perfect form but fails to do so according to standard English grammar rules. As Ludwig AI notes, this phrase should be avoided in formal writing.
Frequent in
News & Media
33%
Wiki
17%
Formal & Business
17%
Less common in
Science
33%
Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "has no been" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in both formal and informal writing. The correct way to express negation in the present perfect tense is by using "has not been" or "have not been", depending on the subject. Ludwig AI confirms that this phrase should not be used. Remember to use alternative phrases like ""has not been"", ""have not been"", or ""has never been"" to convey the intended meaning accurately and effectively. Pay close attention to grammatical accuracy to ensure clear communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
has not been
Negates the present perfect tense, indicating that something did not happen or exist.
hasn't been
Contraction of "has not been", providing a more casual tone.
have not been
Plural form of the negation in present perfect tense.
haven't been
Contraction of "have not been", providing a more casual tone for plural subjects.
has never been
Indicates that something has not happened at any time in the past.
it has not been
Specifies that 'it' has not undergone a certain state or action.
there has been no
Emphasizes the absence of something.
there's been no
Informal contraction emphasizing absence, suitable for casual conversation.
there have been no
Plural form emphasizing the absence of multiple things.
there've been no
Plural informal contraction to express absence.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use the present perfect negative with "be"?
The correct structure is "has/have + not + been". For a singular subject, use "has not been", as in "She "has not been" to Paris". For a plural subject, use "have not been", as in "They "have not been" invited".
Is "has no been" ever correct in English?
No, "has no been" is not a correct grammatical construction in standard English. The correct way to express negation in the present perfect tense is by using "has not been" or "have not been".
What's the difference between "has not been" and "has never been"?
"Has not been" simply negates that something has happened or existed up to the present. "Has never been" emphasizes that something has not happened at any time in the past. For example, "He "has not been" late this week" versus "He "has never been" late since he started working here".
What are some alternatives to "there "has no been"" that correctly express absence?
Instead of "there "has no been"", use "there has been no" for singular or uncountable nouns, or "there have been no" for plural nouns. For example, "There there has been no rain" or "There there have been no complaints".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
86%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested