nought Definition
- 1the digit 0; zero
- 2nothing
Using nought: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nought" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The final score was two nought.
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He has nought to say on the matter.
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She achieved nought in her attempt to break the record.
nought Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with nought
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All his efforts came to nought when he failed the final exam.
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After all the hard work, it turned out to be all for nought when the project was cancelled.
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The interest rate is currently at nought point five percent.
Origins of nought
from Middle English 'naught', from Old English 'nāwiht', meaning 'no thing'
Summary: nought in Brief
The term 'nought' [nɔːt] refers to the digit 0 or nothing. It is used in various contexts, such as scores and measurements, exemplified by 'The final score was two nought.' 'Nought' also appears in phrases like 'come to nought,' indicating complete failure, and 'nought point something,' expressing decimal fractions less than one.