Nothing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ · Part of speech pronoun
Quick meaning: Nothing is a pronoun meaning Not any thing; no thing.
Meaning
Not any thing; no thing.
More Meanings
- An absence of anything, including empty space, brightness, darkness, matter, or a vacuum.
- Something trifling, or of no consequence or importance.
- A trivial remark especially in the term sweet nothings.
- A nobody (insignificant person).
- Completely unimportant.
- Lacking effort or commitment.
- (archaic) Not at all; in no way.
Example Sentences
See? there’s nothing!
Nothing bad will happen, will it?
There remains nothing more to be done.
Don't just say nothing. Tell me what's going on.
Word Forms
- nothink
- nothings
Synonyms for nothing
Depending on context, synonyms include jack, nada, zip, zippo, zilch, squat.
Antonyms for nothing
Common opposites include anything, everything, something.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zilch, nix, aught, zip, zero, cypher.
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