Meaning & Definition of Nothing in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Not anything; no single thing.

  Example Sentence: There was nothing in the box.

• Definition: A trivial or insignificant matter.

  Example Sentence: Her complaints were nothing to worry about.

• Definition: The state of non-existence.

  Example Sentence: After the explosion, there was nothing left.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: nada

• French: rien

• German: nichts

• Russian: ничто

Related Words

• naught: A term meaning nothing or zero.

• void: A state or condition of emptiness.

Slang Meanings of nothing

• Meaning: A complete failure or worthless situation.

  Example Sentence: That party was a nothing.

• Meaning: A situation where someone is not doing anything.

  Example Sentence: I spent the whole weekend doing nothing.