nothing

³nothing

noun

Definition of NOTHING

1

a : something that does not exist b : the absence of all magnitude or quantity; also : zero 1a c : nothingness, nonexistence

2

: someone or something of no or slight value or size

3

: a light, playful, or frivolous remark —usually used in plural <whispered sweet nothings>

— for nothing

1

: without reason

2

: at no charge

Examples of NOTHING

1. It appeared out of nothing.
2. The UFO hovered for a while, then vanished into nothing.
3. My children are important to me—I'm nothing without them.

First Known Use of NOTHING

1535

Related to NOTHING

Synonyms: cipher, dwarf, half-pint, insect, insignificancy, lightweight, morsel, nonentity, nobody, nullity, number, pip-squeak, pygmy (also pigmy), shrimp, snippersnapper, twerp, whippersnapper, zero, zilch

Antonyms: big shot, big wheel, bigwig, eminence, figure, kahuna, kingpin, magnate, nabob, personage, somebody, VIP

Related Words: no-name, noncelebrity; least; inferior, mediocrity, obscurity; figurehead, puppet; nonperson

Near Antonyms: chief, head, lead, leader; celebrity, luminary, notable, personality, planet, star, superstar; authority, superior; great power, party, power

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