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aughts Synonyms
Another word for aughts
Choosing another word for aughts depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The first decade of a century, consisting of the years from 00 to 09 (especially 2000 to 2009 or 1900 to 1909).
Usage Example
"Pop culture from the early noughties has experienced a major nostalgic revival among younger generations."
Strongest
noughties
• noun (Context 2)
Zeros or ciphers (the plural form of aught).
Usage Example
"The clerk carefully double-checked the ledger to ensure no extra zeros had been added to the figures."
Strongest
zeros
naughts
ciphers
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Aughts. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/aughts