nought
Nought (noun) means Zero; the number or figure representing nothing. Example: “She wrote a two followed by three noughts.”
How to use nought
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA British way of saying "zero" or "nothing."
Common in British English, especially in phone numbers and scores; Americans usually say "zero" or "oh."
Word forms
noughted past tense, noughts plural, noughts singular
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She wrote a two followed by three _____.
Etymology
From Old English nōwiht, a fusion of "no" and "wight" (creature/thing) — literally "not anything." A doublet of "naught" and "not."
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What does “nought” mean?
The word “nought” means zero; the number or figure representing nothing. In plain terms, a British way of saying "zero" or "nothing.".
How do you pronounce “nought”?
“Nought” is pronounced nawt (/nɔt/ in IPA).
How do you use “nought” in a sentence?
Here is “nought” used in a sentence: “She wrote a two followed by three noughts.”
What part of speech is “nought”?
“Nought” is a noun.
Where does the word “nought” come from?
The word “nought” comes from Old English. From Old English nōwiht, a fusion of "no" and "wight" (creature/thing) — literally "not anything." A doublet of "naught" and "not.".
How many meanings does “nought” have?
“Nought” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: zero; the number or figure representing nothing.
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