nought

[nɔːt]

nought Definition

• 1. the digit 0; zero
• 2. nothing

Using nought: Examples

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

• Example

  The final score was two nought.

• Example

  He has nought to say on the matter.

• Example

  She achieved nought in her attempt to break the record.

nought Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nought

• zero
• nil
• zip
• zilch
• nothing

Antonyms for nought

• one
• something

Phrases with nought

• come to nought

  to fail completely

  Example

  All his efforts came to nought when he failed the final exam.

• all for nought

  completely wasted or useless

  Example

  After all the hard work, it turned out to be all for nought when the project was cancelled.

• nought point something

  used to express a decimal fraction that is less than one

  Example

  The interest rate is currently at nought point five percent.

Origins of nought

from Middle English 'naught', from Old English 'nāwiht', meaning 'no thing'

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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.