nothing Definition
- 1not anything; no single thing
- 2something of no importance or concern
- 3a person of no importance or significance
Using nothing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nothing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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There's nothing in the fridge.
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I have nothing to say.
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He is nothing but a liar.
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The meeting was nothing special.
nothing Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using nothing
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His opinion is nothing to me.
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I made nothing of his strange behavior at the time.
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I decided to apply for the job even though I didn't meet all the requirements. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Phrases with nothing
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I'll do it for nothing.
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Can you lend me some money? - Nothing doing!
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The movie was okay, but nothing to write home about.
Origins of nothing
from Old English 'nān þing', meaning 'no thing'
Summary: nothing in Brief
The term 'nothing' [ˈnʌθɪŋ] refers to the absence of anything or anyone, and can also denote something of no importance or significance. It is used as both a pronoun and a noun, as in 'There's nothing in the fridge.' 'Nothing' extends into phrases like 'nothing doing,' and idioms like 'nothing ventured, nothing gained,' denoting the need for risk-taking.