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What is another word for Nil? – 143 Nil Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    nothing zero none absence void empty nonexistent nonexistence blank bare vacant hollow unoccupied unused unfilled unutilized inactive dormant inert idle still quiet silent mute insignificant negligible imperceptible inconsequential irrelevant meaningless useless worthless futile ineffective unproductive barren sterile unfruitful devoid lacking wanting missing deficient insufficient

    Meaning of Nil

    The primary meaning of the word "Nil" is nothing, or zero amount or quantity.

    Definitions

    • Used to indicate the absence or non-existence of something
    • Representing a quantity of zero
    • Used in sports to indicate that a team or player has not scored

    Etymology of Nil

    The word "Nil" originates from Latin, where it means "nothing"
    It has been used in the English language since the 16th century to indicate the absence or non-existence of something
    Historically, it has been used in various contexts, including mathematics, sports, and everyday language

    Example Uses

    • The score was nil-nil at the end of the first half
    • The company's profits were nil last quarter
    • The survey showed a nil response to the question about the new policy

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    something anything everything all total complete full entire whole substantial significant considerable appreciable perceptible considerable noteworthy meaningful useful valuable fruitful productive abundant plentiful sufficient adequate ample

    Related Nouns

    absence void emptiness nothingness zero nonexistence blank space vacuum hole gap deficiency lack want need scarcity insufficiency inadequacy barrenness sterility unproductiveness insignificance inconsequentiality irrelevance

    Related Verbs

    absent empty void eliminate remove take away subtract deduct diminish reduce decrease annihilate obliterate extinguish cancel negate neutralize invalidate disprove

    Related Adjectives

    absent empty void blank bare vacant hollow unoccupied unused unfilled unutilized inactive dormant inert idle still quiet silent mute insignificant negligible imperceptible inconsequential irrelevant meaningless useless worthless futile ineffective unproductive