Nought

Pronunciation: /naʊt/

Nought (noun)

  1. The number 0, often used in counting or calculations.
  2. Nothing or no value, often used to describe a lack of importance.

Examples

  • The temperature dropped to nought overnight.
  • The score remained at nought for the first half.

Common collocations: reach nought, nought degrees, come to nought, amount to nought

Synonyms of Nought

Neutral

Antonyms of Nought

  • — when referring to existence or presence