Cool MateMeaning of Nothing
In simple words: Not anything; no single thing.
Nothing in a sentence
- I have nothing to say about the matter.
- There was nothing in the box when I opened it.
- She asked if I wanted to eat, but I said nothing.
- Nothing can stop us if we work together.
- He felt nothing after hearing the news.
How to use Nothing
Used commonly in both spoken and written English. Can express absence or lack. Avoid using in formal contexts where more specific words may be required.
Grammar pattern
nothing + verb (e.g., nothing matters)
Memory hint
Think of 'nothing' as 'no thing' — imagine an empty box.
Related words
Collocations with Nothing
- nothing to worry about
- nothing more
- nothing new
Synonyms for Nothing
Opposites of Nothing
Common mistakes with Nothing
- Confused with 'anything' in negative sentences.
- Used with a plural verb (e.g., 'nothing are').
- Incorrectly used in affirmative sentences (e.g., 'I have nothing to do').
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Nothing in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لا شيء
لا شيء؛ لا شيء واحد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কিছু না
কোনো কিছুই না।
- GermanDeutsch
Nichts
Nichts; kein Ding.
- SpanishEspañol
Nada
No algo; ninguna cosa.
- Persianفارسی
هیچ چیز
هیچ چیز؛ هیچ چیز واحدی.
- FrenchFrançais
Rien
Pas quoi que ce soit ; aucune chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कुछ नहीं
कुछ भी नहीं; कोई एक चीज़ नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Niente
Niente; nessuna cosa singola.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Nada
Nada; nenhuma coisa.
- RussianРусский
Ничего
Ничего; ни одна вещь.
- Urduاردو
کچھ نہیں
کچھ بھی نہیں؛ کوئی ایک چیز بھی نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
没有什么
没有任何东西；没有单一的事物。
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Frequently asked questions about Nothing
What does Nothing mean?
Not anything; no single thing.
What is the definition of Nothing?
not anything; no single thing
How do you use Nothing in a sentence?
I have nothing to say about the matter.
Can you give another example of Nothing?
There was nothing in the box when I opened it.
What are synonyms for Nothing?
Common alternatives include free.
What is the opposite of Nothing?
Opposite meanings include something, everything.
What words go with Nothing?
It commonly pairs with nothing to worry about, nothing more, nothing new.
What are common mistakes when using Nothing?
Confused with 'anything' in negative sentences. Used with a plural verb (e.g., 'nothing are'). Incorrectly used in affirmative sentences (e.g., 'I have nothing to do').
How do you pronounce Nothing?
US: /["/ˈnʌθɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈnʌθɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Nothing?
Used commonly in both spoken and written English. Can express absence or lack. Avoid using in formal contexts where more specific words may be required.
What CEFR level is Nothing?
"Nothing" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.