naught
word
Definition
'Naught' is an old-fashioned word for 'nothing' or 'zero', sometimes used to mean something has no value.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal or literary; rarely heard in modern speech except in phrases like 'come to naught.' Not used for counting; 'zero' is standard. Sometimes used poetically to emphasize emptiness or lack of value.
Spanish: nada - ceroPortuguese (BR): nada - zeroPortuguese (PT): nada - zeroChinese (Simplified): 无 - 零 (数字)Chinese (Traditional): 無 - 零 (數字)Hindi: शून्य - कुछ नहींArabic: لا شيء - صفر
Example Sentences
He worked hard, but in the end it was all for naught.
basic
They received naught for their trouble.
basic
Her fears turned out to be for naught.
basic
All our planning came to naught when the storm hit.
natural
Their promises were worth naught in the end.
natural
What did you get from the meeting? Absolutely naught.
natural