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English
Nothing
ˈnəθɪŋ
Extremely common
200 - 300
200 - 300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Nothing -
Not anything; no single thing
Example: There is nothing in the fridge.
Usage: informalContext: daily conversations
Note: Commonly used to indicate absence or emptiness.
Zero; absence of quantity or number
Example: I have nothing to do tomorrow.
Usage: formalContext: written communication
Note: Used to express lack of plans or activities.
Something of no importance or significance
Example: It's nothing, don't worry about it.
Usage: informalContext: comforting or reassuring someone
Note: Often used to downplay a situation or gesture of kindness.
Nothing's synonyms
Nothing
The absence of anything; not anything.
Example: I have nothing to say.
Note:
Nil
Meaning zero or nothing; often used in formal contexts.
Example: The chances of success were nil.
Note: Formal synonym for nothing.
Zero
The numerical value 0; nothing at all.
Example: He scored zero points in the game.
Note: Specifically refers to the numerical value of zero.
Zilch
Slang term meaning nothing at all; absolutely nothing.
Example: I know zilch about cars.
Note: Informal and more emphatic synonym for nothing.
Nada
Informal term meaning nothing; often used in casual conversation.
Example: There's nada left in the fridge.
Note: Informal synonym for nothing.
Nothing expressions, common phrases
Nothing but
This phrase means only or just. It emphasizes the singular quality of something.
Example: She is nothing but trouble.
Note: The addition of 'but' changes the meaning to emphasize the singular nature of what follows.
Nothing to write home about
This idiom means not particularly exciting or impressive.
Example: The movie was okay, but nothing to write home about.
Note: The idiom conveys a sense of mediocrity or lack of standout qualities.
Nothing doing
This phrase means absolutely not or refusing to do something.
Example: I asked for a raise, but my boss said, 'Nothing doing.'
Note: It is a direct and firm way of rejecting a request or suggestion.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
This saying means you can't achieve anything if you don't take risks.
Example: I'm not sure if I should apply for that job. Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Note: It conveys the idea that without trying new things or taking risks, you won't achieve anything.
Next to nothing
This phrase means almost nothing or very little.
Example: I paid next to nothing for this shirt at the thrift store.
Note: It emphasizes the extremely low value or cost of something.
Nothing but the best
This expression means only the very best or highest quality.
Example: She deserves nothing but the best in life.
Note: It emphasizes the exclusivity and superiority of the best option.
There's nothing to it
This phrase means something is very easy or simple to do.
Example: Learning to ride a bike is easy. There's nothing to it.
Note: It conveys a sense of simplicity and lack of difficulty in performing a task.
Nothing everyday (slang) expressions
Squat
Squat means nothing at all or absolutely nothing.
Example: I've been waiting for hours and got squat in return.
Note: Squat is often used in informal contexts to emphasize the lack of something.
Jack
Jack is slang for nothing, especially when emphasizing a lack or insufficiency.
Example: You're offering me jack, that's not enough for the job.
Note: Jack is more direct and slightly more informal than 'nothing'.
Zip
Zip means absolutely nothing or zero.
Example: After all that effort, I got zip in return.
Note: Zip carries a sense of disappointment or frustration about receiving nothing.
Bupkis
Bupkis, from Yiddish, is used to mean absolutely nothing or a total failure.
Example: I worked hard, but all I got was bupkis.
Note: Bupkis is more colorful and expressive than 'nothing', conveying a stronger sense of disappointment.
Sod all
Sod all is British slang for absolutely nothing or very little, especially in terms of payment.
Example: I did all the work, and they paid me sod all.
Note: Sod all is primarily used in British English and is more informal and direct than 'nothing'.
Nothing - Examples
I have nothing to say.
She felt nothing but sadness.
He has no interest in anything.
Nothing grammar
Nothing - Pronoun (Pronoun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: nothing
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): nothings
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): nothing
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Nothing Contains 2 syllables: noth • ing
Phonetic transcription: ˈnə-thiŋ
noth ing , ˈnə thiŋ (The red syllable is stressed)
Nothing - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Nothing: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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