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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>
See Examples of NOTHING
- There's nothing in my hands.
- She knows nothing of our plans.
- You have nothing to worry about.
- There's nothing fun to do around here.
- You think that's bad? It's nothing compared to what I went through.
- Don't get all upset over nothing.
- Your opinion means nothing to me.
- “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
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adverbDefinition of NOTHING
: not at all : in no degree
— nothing like
: not nearly <it's nothing like thorough enough>
Examples of NOTHING
- She is nothing like her sister.
- It's nothing close to finished.
First Known Use of NOTHING
12th century
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nounDefinition of NOTHING
1
a : something that does not exist b : the absence of all magnitude or quantity; also : zero 1a c : nothingness, nonexistence
2
: someone or something of no or slight value or size
3
: a light, playful, or frivolous remark —usually used in plural <whispered sweet nothings>
— for nothing
1
: without reason
2
: at no charge
Examples of NOTHING
- It appeared out of nothing.
- The UFO hovered for a while, then vanished into nothing.
- My children are important to me—I'm nothing without them.
First Known Use of NOTHING
1535
Related to NOTHING
- Synonyms
- cipher, dwarf, half-pint, insect, insignificancy, lightweight, morsel, nonentity, nobody, nullity, number, pip-squeak, pygmy (also pigmy), shrimp, snippersnapper, twerp, whippersnapper, zero, zilch
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