Nil

noun
/nɪl/

Meaning

nothing; zero; no amount
Nothing; zero.

Example Sentences

His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.

The score remained nil after the first half.

Example Expressions

come to nil

Synonyms

nothing, zero, none, naught, nought, null
Entry 1
nothing, zero, none, naught
Entry 2
zero, nothing, nought, null

Antonyms

something, all, everything, many, value, presence
Entry 1
something, all, everything, many
Entry 2
something, value, presence

Collocations

nil chance, nil result, nil value, nil score, amount to nil
Entry 1
nil chance, nil result, nil value
Entry 2
nil result, nil score, amount to nil

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