Meaning & Definition of word "Nil"
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Nil
/nɪl/
noun:
- 1. nothing; no amount.
- Example: The score was nil at halftime, leaving both teams looking for an edge.
- 2. a value of zero, especially in a scoring context.
- Example: The team's final score was a disappointing nil, reflecting their poor performance.
- 3. a term used in various sports to denote a score of zero.
- Example: In the match, the final result was three to nil, highlighting their dominance.
adverb:
- 1. to no extent; not at all.
- Example: I was nil concerned about the outcome of the game.
Etymology
From Latin 'nihil', meaning nothing.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nil return:
An entry reflecting no profit or loss.
nil desperandum:
A phrase meaning no need to despair.
to call something nil:
To declare something to have no value.
Related Words
nothing:
The absence of anything.
void:
A completely empty space.
Slang Meanings of nil
Meaning: Anything that is of no value.
Example Sentence: That idea is nil.
Meaning: To indicate failure or failure to achieve.
Example Sentence: His attempts to win were nil.