Synonyms for nought
nɔtnought

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1. zero, 0, nought, cipher, cyphernoun

   a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

   Synonyms:
   zero, zip, goose egg, naught, aught, nothing, cipher, nix, zippo, nil, nobody, secret code, nonentity, cryptograph, cypher, zilch, zero point, nada, null

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1. noughtnoun

   Synonyms:
   nothing, naught

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How to use nought in a sentence?

1. lot chakonza:

   I've seen a disciplined man who possessed nought, and I've seen a wealthy man who is devoid of understanding.

2. Homer:

   Dreams surely are difficult, confusing, and not everything in them is brought to pass for mankind. For fleeting dreams have two gates one is fashioned of horn and one of ivory. Those which pass through the one of sawn ivory are deceptive, bringing tidings which come to nought, but those which issue from the one of polished horn bring true results when a mortal sees them.

3. Lot Chakonza:

   Choose to take care of the careless and you will end up having nought

4. Robert Burns:

   The best laid schemes o' Mice an' Men, Gang aft agley, An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain, For promis'd joy

5. Aesop:

   I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.