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nought

The correct spelling is nought.

How to pronounce nought

/nɔːt/
noun

IPA: /nɔːt/

Say it like: Now-t

The correct spelling is nought. Nothing; something which does not exist. For example: "0.4 — nought point four / zero point four"

Usage Examples

0.4 — nought point four / zero point four

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Nothing; something which does not exist.
  2. 2.A thing or person of no worth or value; nil.
  3. 3.Not any quantity of number; zero; the score of no points in a game.
  4. 4.The figure or character representing, or having the shape of, zero.

verb

  1. 1.To abase, to set at nought.

adjective

  1. 1.Good for nothing; worthless.
  2. 2.Wicked, immoral.

adverb

  1. 1.To no extent; in no way; not at all.
  2. 2.Not.

pronoun

  1. 1.Nothing; zero.

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