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There's nothing there

🇬🇧 UK //ðɛrz ˈnʌθɪŋ ðɛr// 🇺🇸 US //ðɛrz ˈnʌθɪŋ ðɛr//

Meaning of There's nothing there

It indicates the absence of any object, person, or thing in a place.

In simple words: It means that there is no thing or no one present.

There's nothing there in a sentence

• When I looked inside the box, I realized there's nothing there.
• After searching the area, I concluded there's nothing there to find.
• Despite all the rumors, there's nothing there to worry about.
• The report stated there's nothing there that violates the rules.
• He opened the door and exclaimed, 'Oh, there's nothing there!'

How to use There's nothing there

Commonly used to point out absence in a specific context; can be literal or metaphorical. Generally appropriate in most conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a magician checking his empty hat and saying, 'There's nothing there!'

Related words

Collocations with There's nothing there

• there's nothing wrong
• there's nothing to see
• there's nothing left

Synonyms for There's nothing there

• empty
• void
• lacking

Common mistakes with There's nothing there

• Using in overly formal contexts where a specific explanation is needed.
• Confusing with 'There is something there' when indicating absence.
• Misplacing the phrase in the sentence structure, e.g. 'There is nothing there is...'

Frequently asked questions about There's nothing there

What does There's nothing there mean?

It means that there is no thing or no one present.

What is the definition of There's nothing there?

It indicates the absence of any object, person, or thing in a place.

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

When I looked inside the box, I realized there's nothing there.

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

After searching the area, I concluded there's nothing there to find.

What are synonyms for There's nothing there?

Common alternatives include empty, void, lacking.

What words go with There's nothing there?

It commonly pairs with there's nothing wrong, there's nothing to see, there's nothing left.

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

Using in overly formal contexts where a specific explanation is needed. Confusing with 'There is something there' when indicating absence. Misplacing the phrase in the sentence structure, e.g. 'There is nothing there is...'

How do you pronounce There's nothing there?

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

When should I use There's nothing there?

Commonly used to point out absence in a specific context; can be literal or metaphorical. Generally appropriate in most conversations.