nill Definition
- 1nothing; zero
- 2to be unwilling or disinclined to do something
Using nill: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nill" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The score was nill-nil at the end of the game.
Example
I'm afraid I have nill experience in that field.
Example
He had nill interest in attending the party.
nill Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with nill
nill desperandum
a Latin phrase meaning 'never despair' or 'never give up'
Example
Nill desperandum is a motto that encourages perseverance in difficult situations.
Origins of nill
from Old English 'nǣnig', meaning 'not one'
Summary: nill in Brief
The term 'nill' [nil] means nothing or zero, and can be used as both a noun and a verb. It is often used in sports to indicate a score of zero for both teams, as in 'The score was nill-nil at the end of the game.' 'Nill' can also mean to be unwilling or disinclined to do something, as in 'He had nill interest in attending the party.'
