What is the opposite of “aught”?

What is the antonym of “aught”?

The antonyms of aught are something and anything. The antonyms something and anything convey the opposite meaning of aught, which means nothing or zero.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

something

A thing that is not specified or known; a thing that is not nothing.

Example

I need something to eat, but I'm not sure what I want.

anything

Any thing or things, no matter what; a thing of any kind.

Example

I'll eat anything you make for dinner, as long as it's not too spicy.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Something refers to an unspecified thing that is not nothing.
• 2. Anything refers to any thing or things, no matter what.

Good things to know

• 1. Clarify Meaning: Use something and anything to clarify the meaning of a sentence that includes aught.
• 2. Express Preferences: Use something and anything to express preferences or desires.
• 3. Negate Meaning: Use something and anything to negate the meaning of aught.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of aught are something and anything. Use something to refer to an unspecified thing that is not nothing, and use anything to refer to any thing or things, no matter what. These antonyms can be used to clarify meaning, express preferences, or negate the meaning of aught.