nought (Meaning)

Wordnet

nought (n)

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

Webster

nought (n. & adv.)

See Naught.

Synonyms & Antonyms of nought

nought Sentence Examples

  1. The shopkeeper's cash register displayed a depressing nought, indicating a lack of sales.
  2. The athlete's performance hit rock bottom, resulting in a score of nought.
  3. The child stared blankly at the blackboard, with noughts filling her notebook.
  4. The professor's lecture was a complete nought, leaving students bewildered.
  5. The scientist's experiment produced nought but disappointment, shattering their hopes.
  6. The politician's speech was filled with empty promises, adding up to nought.
  7. The team's defense was impenetrable, allowing the opposing team to score nought.
  8. The budget proposal faced fierce criticism, with experts predicting it would achieve nought.
  9. The lottery ticket bearer's hopes were dashed when the winning numbers revealed nought.
  10. The empty apartment reminded her of her lonely life, with relationships adding up to nought.

FAQs About the word nought

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same numberSee Naught.

zip, aught, o,zero, nothing, nil, oh, goose egg,cipher, zilch

No antonyms found.

The shopkeeper's cash register displayed a depressing nought, indicating a lack of sales.

The athlete's performance hit rock bottom, resulting in a score of nought.

The child stared blankly at the blackboard, with noughts filling her notebook.

The professor's lecture was a complete nought, leaving students bewildered.