Aught

Quick meaning: Aught is a pronoun meaning (sometimes proscribed) Zero.

Meaning

(sometimes proscribed) Zero.

More Meanings

1. The digit zero.
2. (archaic or dialectal) Anything whatsoever, any part.
3. (archaic) At all, in any degree, in any respect.
4. (archaic) Whit, the smallest part, iota.
5. (regional) Estimation.
6. (regional) Of importance or consequence (in the phrase "of aught").
7. (regional, rare, obsolete) Esteem, respect.

Example Sentences

for aught I know/care

[…] wouldst thou aught with me?

It was a foolish thing to do; but when was happy youth aught but foolish?

But go, my Son, and ſee if aught be vvanting / Among thy Father's Friends; […]

Word Forms

• aughts
• aughting
• aughted

Synonyms for aught

Depending on context, synonyms include bit, jot, ace, atom, atomy, bissel.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nothing, nix, zilch, zero, zip, cypher.

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