zero

noun

ˈzir-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce zero (audio)
Definition of zeronext
1
as in nothing
the numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it anything multiplied by zero comes out to zero

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2
as in nobody
a person of no importance or influence those snobs on the cruise ship tried to make me feel like a complete zero

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3
as in depth
the lowest point or level after several dating disasters, my confidence with the opposite sex is at zero

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Recent Examples of zero Underwood sailed his first Hail Mary attempt out of the back of the end zone, and despite the clock appearing to hit triple zeros to end the game, officials added one second back onto the clock after a review, which led to Underwood's heroics. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 Tech has crept into every facet of everyday life, like an invisible fog of ones and zeros. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 Those sizes vary from size four all the way down to zero, but even the zeros weren’t small enough. — Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 That number certainly feels like something worth panicking over—the mind balks at all the zeros. — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zero
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zero
  1. nothing
  2. nobody
  3. depth
  4. nil
  5. cipher
  6. dwarf
  7. lightweight
  8. insect
Noun
  • While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of nothing
Noun
  • In the trailer, the civilians are selling themselves as a new breed of nobodies.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the tragicomic instability and the rotating cast of nobodies temporarily tasked with running the country, when seen in macroeconomic terms, Peru appears to be doing just fine, thank you.
    — Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Definition of nobody
Noun
  • The depth of the water around the debris field was 80 to 90 feet.
    — John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The depth of the water around the debris field was 80 to 90 feet (about 24 to 27 meters).
    — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of depth
Noun
  • And in the current geopolitical climate, the prospects are next to nil.
    — Ian Johnstone, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Another stunner was Brentford’s 3-nil win over Tottenham Hotspur.
    — Greg Cote August 23, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of nil
Noun
  • There’s that vibrancy and, on the other side of the ledger, dead boys, ciphers, unfinished or unfinishable quests.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But in my view, our relationships to animals, whose lives are untouched by the existential woes and artifices of personhood, are the richest and most evident ciphers for our own often inscrutable psyches.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
Definition of cipher
Noun
  • This led to the observation of 47 dwarf galaxies, of which only four had previously been discovered.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Consider growing a dwarf variety like Citrus japonica ‘Nagami’ that’s suitable for indoor growing.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of dwarf
Noun
  • The mouse is quite durable, with a lifespan of over 100 million clicks, while remaining lightweight at just 62 grams.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
  • And shoppers love the lightweight, blurring foundation just as much as the stars.
    — Christina Oehler, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of lightweight
Noun
  • Other eco-amenities include all-natural insect repellent and sunscreen in refillable containers, plus a handy pouch with a reusable straw and cutlery to bring along during day trips.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Hidden Planet is the latest in the canon, this time turning the micro-cameras on the world of insects.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of insect

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“Zero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zero. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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