nought (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /nɔːt/

Definition

The number zero; nothing.

Examples

• The team scored nought goals in the first half of the match.

• His efforts amounted to nought, as the project was eventually cancelled.

• She started with nought experience but quickly learned the ropes.

How to Use nought

come to nought (idiom)

To fail or amount to nothing. — "Despite all their planning, the expedition came to nought."

set at nought (idiom)

To treat as worthless or disregard completely. — "His advice was set at nought by the rebellious teenagers."

Synonyms of nought

Words with a similar meaning to nought:

• zero
• nothing
• nil
• cipher

Antonyms of nought

Words with the opposite meaning to nought:

• something
• everything

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