aught

[ɔːt]

aught Definition

• 1. nothing; zero
• 2. anything at all

Using aught: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aught" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He has aught to do today.

• Example

  I don't know aught about that.

• Example

  The company's profits were reduced to aught.

• Example

  She doesn't have aught to wear for the party.

aught Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aught

• nothing
• zero
• naught

Antonyms for aught

• something
• anything

Phrases with aught

• for aught I know

  used to indicate that one does not know something for certain

  Example

  For aught I know, he could be lying.

• not for aught

  not without reason or purpose

  Example

  She worked hard, not for aught, but to achieve her goals.

• aught else

  anything else

  Example

  Do you need aught else from the store?

Origins of aught

from Old English 'āwiht', meaning 'anything'

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Summary: aught in Brief

'Aught' [ɔːt] is a pronoun that means 'nothing' or 'zero,' as in 'The company's profits were reduced to aught.' It can also mean 'anything at all,' as in 'She doesn't have aught to wear for the party.' Phrases like 'for aught I know' and 'not for aught' use 'aught' to indicate uncertainty or purpose, respectively.