naught

[nɔːt]

naught Definition

• 1. nothing
• 2. zero
• 3. worthless or useless

Using naught: Examples

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

• Example

  He achieved naught in his life.

• Example

  The company's profits were reduced to naught.

• Example

  All his efforts came to naught.

• Example

  The plan was doomed to come to naught.

naught Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for naught

• nothing
• zero
• nil
• zilch
• useless

Antonyms for naught

• something
• valuable

Phrases with naught

• naught but

  nothing except

  Example

  The room was naught but a mess.

• set at naught

  to treat with contempt or disregard

  Example

  His advice was set at naught by the committee.

• come to naught

  to fail completely

  Example

  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.'