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UK//ðɛrz ˈnʌθɪŋ bʌt//US//ðɛrz ˈnʌθɪŋ bʌt//

Meaning of There's nothing but

Indicates the absence of anything else; only this exists.

In simple words: There is only this and no other options.

There's nothing but in a sentence

  • There's nothing but silence in the empty room.
  • After the storm, there's nothing but debris left behind.
  • At the end of the road, there's nothing but darkness.
  • In his fridge, there's nothing but expired food.
  • There's nothing but disappointment after that performance.

How to use There's nothing but

Commonly used in negative contexts to emphasize a lack of diversity or alternatives. Suitable for both spoken and written English.

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phrase

Memory hint

Think of a barren landscape; there's nothing but empty space.

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Collocations with There's nothing but

  • there's nothing but trouble
  • there's nothing but time
  • there's nothing but excuses

Synonyms for There's nothing but

Common mistakes with There's nothing but

  • Using 'There's nothing but' in a positive context.
  • Misplacing the phrase in a sentence, resulting in unclear meaning.

Compare There's nothing but with Only, Merely, Just, Simply

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Frequently asked questions about There's nothing but

What does There's nothing but mean?

There is only this and no other options.

What is the definition of There's nothing but?

Indicates the absence of anything else; only this exists.

How do you use There's nothing but in a sentence?

There's nothing but silence in the empty room.

Can you give another example of There's nothing but?

After the storm, there's nothing but debris left behind.

What are synonyms for There's nothing but?

Common alternatives include only, merely, just, simply.

What words go with There's nothing but?

It commonly pairs with there's nothing but trouble, there's nothing but time, there's nothing but excuses.

What are common mistakes when using There's nothing but?

Using 'There's nothing but' in a positive context. Misplacing the phrase in a sentence, resulting in unclear meaning.

How do you pronounce There's nothing but?

US: //ðɛrz ˈnʌθɪŋ bʌt//, UK: //ðɛrz ˈnʌθɪŋ bʌt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use There's nothing but?

Commonly used in negative contexts to emphasize a lack of diversity or alternatives. Suitable for both spoken and written English.