nothing
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
KK: /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Not having any value, significance, or worth; something that is insignificant or unimportant.
Example
The project was deemed nothing more than a waste of resources.
Conversation
I watched that new movie last night, and honestly, it felt like nothing happened.
Really? I heard it was supposed to be exciting.
Yeah, it was just a bunch of scenes that led to nothing interesting.
That's disappointing; I hate when movies do that!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
insignificant
trivial
worthless
Antonyms
important
significant
valuable
adverb
Definition
In no way or degree; not at all.
Example
She looks nothing like her sister.
Conversation
Did you see that new movie everyone is talking about?
No, I heard it was nothing special, though.
Really? I thought it looked interesting and had good reviews.
noun
Definition
A term used to describe the absence of anything or the state of having no value or existence.
Example
After the storm, there was nothing left of the old barn.
Conversation
What did you do yesterday?
Oh, I did absolutely nothing all day.
Sometimes doing nothing can be nice, though.
pronoun
Definition
A word used to refer to the absence of anything; it means not anything or no part.
Example
After the storm, there was nothing left of the old barn.
Conversation
What did you think of the movie last night?
Honestly, I thought it was nothing special.
Really? I enjoyed it, but I guess it wasn't for everyone.
Root Explanation
Nothing → The word is formed from "no" (from Old English "nā", meaning not any) and "thing" (from Old English "þing", meaning an object or matter). Together, they convey the idea of not having any object or matter at all.
Memory Tip
Think of 'no' meaning not any and 'thing' referring to an object — so nothing means not any object.
Visually Confused Words
notching
northing
notchwing
nithing
thing
othin
unsoothing
nonbathing