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nowhere

/ˈnəʊ.wɛə/

Meanings
  • noun

    A place or situation that is nowhere; not existent, nonexistent, or unlocated.

    - "He searched for his keys everywhere, but they were nowhere to be found."
    - "In the story, the hero was sent on a quest to find the nowhere castle."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/



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Antonyms

everywhere
Variants
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nowhere , miles from nowhere , nowheres , nowhere near , nowhere to be found , come out of nowhere , flattery will get you nowhere , from nowhere , from out of nowhere , get nowhere , getting nowhere fast , going nowhere fast , going/getting nowhere fast
Etymology
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From Old English 'nohwer', from 'no' (not) + 'hwær' (where).


Trivia
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  1. The term 'nowhere' is used in various fields, including physics, where it refers to a point in space with no gravitational field.

  2. In the popular game of hide and seek, players often shout 'I'm nowhere' to indicate that they are not hiding and are ready to be 'it'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Nirvana: A concept in Hinduism and Buddhism representing a state of ultimate peace and enlightenment, often described as being 'nowhere' or beyond the material world.

  2. Null: In mathematics, 'null' or 'zero' represents the absence of value, similar to the concept of 'nowhere' in everyday language.


Culture
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In literature, 'nowhere' is often used metaphorically to represent a state of emptiness, desolation, or non-existence. It has been used in various works of art, music, and films to convey a sense of isolation or detachment.

How to Memorize "nowhere"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a map with no places marked or a blank canvas to help remember the concept of 'nowhere'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'nowhere' with the feeling of emptiness or absence to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Not Here, Not Anywhere' to remember the definition of 'nowhere'.


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