Zero Definition & Meaning
zero
- adjective
- indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration; "a zero score"
- having no measurable or otherwise determinable value; "the goal is zero population growth"
- indicating an initial point or origin
- of or relating to the null set (a set with no members)
- 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"
- a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
- the point on a scale from which positive or negative numerical quantities can be measured
- the sight setting that will cause a projectile to hit the center of the target with no wind blowing
- verb
- adjust (an instrument or device) to zero value
- adjust (as by firing under test conditions) the zero of (a gun); "He zeroed in his rifle at 200 yards"
"Zero" in song lyrics
See how zero is used in real songs:
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"Zero"
2Mex f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Xololanxinco — Doctors, Drums and Danger -
"theoretically your chance of deadin me zero"
7L & Esoteric f/ Celph Titled — Murder-Death-Kill -
"No, I'm not a hero or zero"
Above the Law — Murder Rap
Words that rhyme with zero
Usage tips for "zero"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "zero" 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 zero to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does zero mean?
- indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration; "a zero score" having no measurable or otherwise determinable value; "the goal is zero population growth" indicating an initial point or origin of or relating to the null set (a set with no members) 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
- What part of speech is zero?
- Zero is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does zero have?
- Zero has 10 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).