Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

naught

adverb / noun
/nɔːt/
Definition
The term ‘naught’ refers to nothing or the absence of anything.
Examples
  • The gift he gave her was naught compared to the love they shared.
  • All his efforts resulted in naught, leaving him feeling defeated.
  • She felt that the arguments were naught and chose to walk away.
Meaning
In a broader sense, it can also imply worthlessness or insignificance.
Synonyms
  • nothing
  • zero
  • waste
  • nothingness
  • null