nothing

Meanings

• Noun

  The absence of something, anything.

  - "He had nothing to offer."
  - "The room was empty, there was nothing in it."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

anything , everything , something

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Synonyms

consequence , consequential , inconsequential , insignificant , trifling , unimportant

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Variants

List of all variants of nothing that leads to same result
nothing , nothing doing , nothing for it , nothing like , for nothing , nothings , nothing but trouble , nothing comes of , nothing could be farther from the truth , nothing could be further from someone's mind , nothing could be further from the truth , nothing daunted

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English naught, from nawan, no, not + eth, having. Cognate with Dutch niks, German nichts, Old Norse neuðr.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. In mathematics, 'nothing' is represented by the symbol ∅.

2. The phrase 'nothing ventured, nothing gained' means that taking risks is necessary for achieving success.

3. In some Eastern philosophies, 'nothingness' is considered a state of enlightenment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Void: The complete absence of matter or substance. 'Nothing' can be considered as the most fundamental form of the void.

2. Empty: Devoid of content or substance. 'Nothing' is the ultimate form of emptiness.

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Culture

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In literature, 'nothing' is often used as a symbol for emptiness, despair, or insignificance. It can also represent a lack of understanding or knowledge.

How to Memorize "nothing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an empty room or an empty bowl.
   - Visualize the absence of any objects or substance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'nothing' with the feeling of emptiness or insignificance.
   - Think of a blank page or a blank canvas.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'N-O-T-H-I-N-G' to remember that it stands for 'No Thing'.

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