nought

noun
UK: /nɔːt/
US: /nɑːt/

  1. Zero; the number 0.

    1. One plus nought is one.
    2. The temperature went down to nought last night, so be careful of ice.

  2. Nothing; used to mean that something has no value or importance.

    1. Our efforts came to nought.
    2. All his hard work amounted to nought, as the project was cancelled abruptly.

Synonyms

zero nothing zilch void

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nought" in English means: Zero; the number 0., Nothing; used to mean that something has no value or importance..

The phonetic transcription of "nought" is /nɔːt/ in British English and /nɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nought": zero, nothing, zilch, void.

Example usage of "nought": "One plus nought is one.". More examples on the page.