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

The Opposite(Antonym) of “five”

The antonyms of five are zero and nil. The antonyms zero and nil represent the absence of quantity or value. They are often used in mathematical or scientific contexts.

Explore all Antonyms of “five”

• zero
• nil

Definitions and Examples of zero, nil

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

zero

The numerical value of no quantity or amount; nothing.

Example

The temperature outside is zero degrees Celsius.

nil

Nothing; zero.

Example

The team scored nil goals in the match.

Key Differences: zero vs nil

• 1. Zero is a noun that represents the numerical value of no quantity or amount.
• 2. Nil is a pronoun that means nothing or zero.

Effective Usage of zero, nil

• 1. Mathematics: Use zero to represent the absence of quantity or value in mathematical equations.
• 2. Sports: Use nil to describe the score of a team that has not scored any goals in a match.
• 3. Science: Use zero to represent the freezing point of water or the starting point of a scale.

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Remember this!

The antonyms zero and nil represent the absence of quantity or value. Use zero in mathematical or scientific contexts, and nil in sports to describe the score of a team that has not scored any goals in a match.