Synonyms of aught

aught

noun

as in nothing

the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it

for dates, the year is automatically listed as a pair of aughts, so the user has to scroll down to the correct figure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nothing
• zero
• naught
• oh
• nil
• o
• zip
• cipher
• goose egg
• zilch
• blank
• void

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aught

On their full-length debut, the buzzy NYC siblings pay tribute to the fuckboy charm of the aughts with their precocious, mischievous, and rapidly evolving pop music. — Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026

This influx of accessories like belts and scarves reminds Wong of the ’90s and early aughts magazine ‘tips and tricks’ pages. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

Earlier this week, Hilton shared photos and video of herself while dressed as her friend and pop star Britney Spears, with whom Hilton was regularly photographed in the early aughts. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026

The iMac targets general consumers and home-office users, dating way back to the iMac G3 that came in several colors in the early aughts. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

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