What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “aught”?

The Opposite(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.

Explore all Antonyms of “aught”

• something
• anything

Definitions and Examples of something, anything

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.

Key Differences: something vs anything

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

Effective Usage of something, anything

• 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.