Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nil
noun
/nɪl/
Definition
The word ‘nil’ refers to the absence of any value or quantity; it means nothing or zero.
Examples
- The score in the match ended at five nil.
- Despite his efforts, his attempts to win were reduced to nil.
- After reviewing the project, the committee concluded that the proposal had nil chances of success.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘nil’ indicates a complete lack of something, often used in contexts like scores or amounts.
Synonyms
- zero
- nothing
- none
- null
- void
