What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
zilch
Example
I have zilch interest in that movie. [zilch: noun]
Example
He knows zilch about cars. [zilch: pronoun]
zero
Example
The temperature outside is zero degrees Celsius. [zero: noun]
Example
There are zero cookies left in the jar. [zero: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Zero is more commonly used than zilch in formal and technical contexts, while zilch is more commonly used in casual conversations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between zilch and zero?
Zero is more formal than zilch and is commonly used in academic and technical contexts, while zilch is more informal and has a negative connotation.
