naught
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Pron — Nothing; zero.
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Etymology
From Old English nawiht, literally "no thing" — built from ne ("not") plus wiht ("thing, creature"), the same wiht that survives in "wight."
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What does “naught” mean?
The word “naught” means nothing; zero. In plain terms, an old-fashioned or literary word for "nothing.".
How do you pronounce “naught”?
“Naught” is pronounced nawt (/nɔːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “naught” in a sentence?
Here is “naught” used in a sentence: “All his efforts came to naught.”
What part of speech is “naught”?
“Naught” is a pronoun.
Where does the word “naught” come from?
The word “naught” comes from Old English. From Old English nawiht, literally "no thing" — built from ne ("not") plus wiht ("thing, creature"), the same wiht that survives in "wight.".