o

noun

ˈō How to pronounce o (audio)
Definition of onext
as in zero
the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it our zip code is six-o-three-seven-five

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  1. zero
  2. nothing
  3. nil
  4. aught
Noun
  • Earlier on Tuesday, Swift quietly updated her Instagram bio to feature three zeroes.
    — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In the ‘90s-style video of the song, Swift participates in a dance competition and receives three zeroes from the judges.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of zero
Noun
  • While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of nothing
Noun
  • And in the current geopolitical climate, the prospects are next to nil.
    — Ian Johnstone, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Another stunner was Brentford’s 3-nil win over Tottenham Hotspur.
    — Greg Cote August 23, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of nil
Noun
  • Meanwhile, a strappy sandal style was elevated by the sculptural wedge heel, emphasizing the comeback of the historic footwear style which has most recently gained steam as part of the ’90s and aughts fashion nostalgia wave.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the victory lap, combat operations in Iraq and across the Middle East continued through the aughts.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of aught
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“O.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/o. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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