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nothing

Pronunciation: [/ˈnʌθɪŋ/]

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nothing: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use nothing in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “absence or lack”

(pronoun) when there is no amount or quantity of something. It means there is none of it, or not a single one.

Example

There was nothing left in the cookie jar.

Example

I found something in the box, but nothing of value.

Example

Did you see nothing unusual in the room?

Context: “worthless or unimportant thing”

(noun) something that is not valuable or important. It could also refer to a situation where there is no result or outcome.

Example

The broken toy was lying in the corner, and it was nothing but trash now.

Example

It's not nothing; it holds sentimental value to me.

Example

Is the empty box worth nothing to you?

How to pronounce nothing

Pronunciation: [/ˈnʌθɪŋ/]

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