naught Definition
- 1nothing
- 2zero
- 3worthless or useless
Using naught: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "naught" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He achieved naught in his life.
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The company's profits were reduced to naught.
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All his efforts came to naught.
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The plan was doomed to come to naught.
naught Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with naught
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The room was naught but a mess.
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His advice was set at naught by the committee.
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All his efforts came to naught.
Origins of naught
from Old English 'nāwiht', meaning 'nothing'
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Summary: naught in Brief
'Naught' [nɔːt] means nothing, zero, or worthless. It can be used as both a noun and an adjective. Examples include 'He achieved naught in his life,' and 'The plan was doomed to come to naught.' 'Naught but' is a phrase that means 'nothing except.'