Meaning & Definition of word "Nowhere"
Nowhere
/ˈnoʊˌwɛr/
noun:
- 1. A place that does not exist or cannot be found.
- Example: In the vast desert, it felt like we were heading to nowhere.
adverb:
- 1. In or to no place; not anywhere.
- Example: I looked for my keys, but they seemed to be nowhere.
- 2. At no point in time; not at all.
- Example: He was nowhere to be found during the meeting.
- 3. In no place; not in any location.
- Example: The road led us nowhere, and we were lost.
Etymology
●The word 'nowhere' is derived from 'no' + 'where', meaning 'not anywhere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nowhere to go:
A situation where one has no options or places to turn to.
nowhere fast:
Moving quickly with no real progress or destination.
out of nowhere:
Suddenly and unexpectedly.
Related Words
anywhere:
In or at any place.
somewhere:
In or at a certain place.
elsewhere:
In or at another place.
Slang Meanings of nowhere
Meaning: No way.
● Example Sentence: That party ended up being nowhere, no one showed up.
Meaning: In a difficult situation.
● Example Sentence: After losing his job, he felt he was nowhere.