pron
nowt
nowt
Nowt (pron) means nothing (a Northern English dialect form). Example: “There's nowt wrong with it," he said, shrugging.”
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Nothing (a Northern English dialect form).
""There's nowt wrong with it," he said, shrugging."
How to use nowt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNothing — used mainly in Northern English speech.
When to use it
Strongly dialectal (Northern England); avoid in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- nowts
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Etymology
A dialectal pronunciation of "naught."
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What does “nowt” mean?
The word “nowt” means nothing (a Northern English dialect form). In plain terms, nothing — used mainly in Northern English speech.
How do you pronounce “nowt”?
“Nowt” is pronounced nowt (/naʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “nowt” in a sentence?
Here is “nowt” used in a sentence: “"There's nowt wrong with it," he said, shrugging.”
What is the opposite of “nowt”?
The opposite of “nowt” — its antonyms — is owt.
What part of speech is “nowt”?
“Nowt” is a pronoun.
