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Synonyms & Similar Words
nothing
zero
nil
zilch
nonexistent
nonexistent
nonentity
absence
void
emptiness
blank
no one
nobody
not a soul
no person
none whatsoever
nil
naught
nought
zip
zippo
not a thing
no thing
nothingness
emptiness
blankness
barrenness
desolation
isolation
Meaning of None
The primary meaning of the word "None" is to indicate the absence or nonexistence of something.
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something does not exist or is not present
- Used to indicate the absence or nonexistence of something
- Used to indicate that no person or thing of a particular type exists
- Used as a pronoun to indicate that not a single person or thing is present
Etymology of None
The word "None" originated from Old English "nān", which is a combination of "ne" meaning "not" and "ān" meaning "one"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to indicate the absence or nonexistence of something
Over time, the word has evolved to have various uses and meanings, including as a pronoun, adjective, and adverb
Example Uses
- I asked if anyone wanted to go to the movies, but none of my friends were interested
- None of the options on the menu appealed to me
- The new policy has been in effect for months, but none of the expected benefits have materialized
- I have none of the skills required for the job
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
all
some
any
every
each
everything
something
someone
everybody
everyone
plenty
numerous
several
few
many
multiple
abundant
plentiful
copious
ample
sufficient
enough