nothing

¹noth·ing

pronoun \ˈnə-thiŋ\

Definition of NOTHING

1

: not any thing : no thing <leaves nothing to the imagination>

2

: no part

3

: one of no interest, value, or consequence <they mean nothing to me>

— nothing doing

: by no means : definitely no

— nothing for it

: no alternative <nothing for it but to start over>

Examples of NOTHING

1. There's nothing in my hands.
2. She knows nothing of our plans.
3. You have nothing to worry about.
4. There's nothing fun to do around here.
5. You think that's bad? It's nothing compared to what I went through.
6. Don't get all upset over nothing.
7. Your opinion means nothing to me.
8. “Are you hurt?” “Don't worry. It's nothing.”

Origin of NOTHING

Middle English, from Old English nān thing, nāthing, from nān no + thing thing — more at none

First Known Use: before 12th century