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nought Synonyms

Another word for nought

Choosing another word for nought depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The digit or figure 0; zero.

Usage Example

"A million is written with a one followed by six noughts."

Strongest
zero
cipher
Strong
nil
aught

• noun (Context 2)

Nothingness or complete failure, especially in fixed expressions such as 'come to nought' or 'bring to nought'.

Usage Example

"All their months of careful diplomatic negotiation ultimately came to naught."

Strongest
naught
nothing
Strong
nothingness
ruin

• pronoun (Context 3)

Nothing; not anything (now chiefly literary or northern English dialect).

Usage Example

"They searched the abandoned cabin from top to bottom but found naught of value."

Strongest
naught
nothing
Weak
aught

Opposites of nought

The opposite of nought shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

everything
anything
something
fruition
aught
success
See all opposites of nought

• Nearby Words

nottaway
notwithstanding
nougat
nought
noughties
noun
nourish

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nought. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nought
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