Nothing

/ˈnʌθɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
Not anything; no single thing.
He said nothing during the meeting.
Something that has no value or significance.
To him, that trophy was nothing.
The absence of all things; the state of nonexistence.
In the void, there was nothing.
adverb
Not at all; to no extent.
She cares nothing for material possessions.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English nōthing, literally ‘no thing’.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nothing to write home about
Not particularly good or impressive.
nothing ventured, nothing gained
You cannot achieve anything without taking risks.
nothing lasts forever
All good things come to an end.

Related Words

naught
A term meaning nothing or zero.
void
A state or condition of emptiness.

Slang Meanings

A complete failure or worthless situation.
That party was a nothing.
A situation where someone is not doing anything.
I spent the whole weekend doing nothing.