A2adverb 1K

Nowhere

UK /["/ˈnəʊweə(r)/"]/ US /["/ˈnəʊwer/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

not in or to any place

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In simple words: Not in any place

Examples

• I looked for my keys everywhere, but they were nowhere to be found.
• She felt a sense of emptiness, as if she was going nowhere in life.
• The cat was nowhere in sight, and I started to worry.
• He searched the house thoroughly, but his wallet was nowhere in the room.
• In the middle of the desert, we felt like we were nowhere.

Usage notes

Used to indicate a lack of location or outcome. Avoid using in formal writing; it is better suited for spoken language and casual writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone adverb

Memory hint

Think of 'nowhere' as 'no where' — no specific location.

Collocations

• be nowhere
• go nowhere
• find nowhere
• lead nowhere

Synonyms

• not anywhere
• no place
• absent

Antonyms

• somewhere
• anywhere

Common mistakes

• Confusing with 'somewhere' — understanding their opposites.
• Using in place of 'anywhere' incorrectly.
• Mispronouncing, leading to misunderstandings.