nothing
1noth·ing
pronoun \ˈnə-thiŋ\Definition of NOTHING
1
: not any thing : no thing <leaves nothing to the imagination>
2
: no part
3
: one of no interest, value, or consequence <they mean nothing to me>
— nothing doing
: by no means : definitely no
— nothing for it
: no alternative <nothing for it but to start over>
See Examples of NOTHING
- There's nothing in my hands.
- She knows nothing of our plans.
- You have nothing to worry about.
- There's nothing fun to do around here.
- You think that's bad? It's nothing compared to what I went through.
- Don't get all upset over nothing.
- Your opinion means nothing to me.
- “Are you hurt?” “Don't worry. It's nothing.”
Origin of NOTHING
Middle English, from Old English nān thing, nāthing, from nān no + thing thing — more at none
First Known Use: before 12th century
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