Nothing Definition & Meaning
nothing
- adverb
- in no respect; to no degree; "he looks nothing like his father"
- noun
- a quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing I had ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had done"; "we racked up a pathetic goose egg"; "it was all for naught"; "I didn't hear zilch about it"
"Nothing" in song lyrics
See how nothing is used in real songs:
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"When ask for ours, we get nothing"
2 Live Crew — In the Dust -
"And if a witness still left in they never leave ya nothing"
504 Boyz (Krazy/Halleluyah/Yogi & Jazzy) — Them People -
"Like I said, all the above it's nothing"
50/50 Twin — It's Nothin'
Words that rhyme with nothing
Usage tips for "nothing"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "nothing" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for nothing to find words that pair well.
Use "nothing" in a verse
Now that you know what "nothing" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does nothing mean?
- in no respect; to no degree; "he looks nothing like his father" a quantity of no importance; "it looked like nothing I had ever seen before"; "reduced to nil all the work we had done"; "we racked up a pathetic goose egg"; "it was all for naught"; "I didn't hear zilch about it"
- What part of speech is nothing?
- Nothing is an adverb and a noun.
- How many definitions does nothing have?
- Nothing has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, noun).