not anything; no single thing, something of no importance or concern, a person of no importance or significance

be nothing to someone, make nothing of something, nothing ventured, nothing gained

for nothing, nothing doing, nothing to write home about

Formal and Informal Expressions of nothing

In different contexts, you can replace 'nothing' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'naught, nil' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'zip, nada' is a commonplace synonym.

nothing: Explore its Definition & Usage

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!

Example
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

Synonyms for nothing

Antonyms for nothing

Idioms Using nothing

be nothing to someone
be unimportant or insignificant to someone
Example
His opinion is nothing to me.
make nothing of something
fail to understand or interpret something correctly
Example
I made nothing of his strange behavior at the time.
nothing ventured, nothing gained
if you don't take risks, you can't expect to achieve anything
Example
I decided to apply for the job even though I didn't meet all the requirements. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Phrases with nothing

for nothing
without payment or recompense
Example
I'll do it for nothing.
nothing doing
used to indicate that one will not agree to what has been suggested
Example
Can you lend me some money? - Nothing doing!
nothing to write home about
not particularly good or noteworthy
Example
The movie was okay, but nothing to write home about.

Origins of nothing

from Old English 'nān þing', meaning 'no thing'

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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.