CEFR A2

zero

noun

Meaning

The number 0; nothing.

Examples

The score was zero to zero at halftime.
He scored zero points in the game.

Synonyms: nothing, nil, nought, cipher

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zero (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈzɪərəʊ/

Definition

The number 0; nothing.

Examples

The score was zero to zero at halftime.
He scored zero points in the game.
Add zero to any number and the number stays the same.

How to Use zero

zero tolerance for (collocation): No acceptance of a particular behavior. — "The company has zero tolerance for theft."
from zero (prepositional phrase): Starting from the beginning or nothing. — "She built her business from zero."
zero-sum (collocation): A situation where one person's gain is another's loss. — "The negotiation was a zero-sum outcome."

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