nothing
Translation
nothing, not anything
Examples
There is nothing in the box.
There is nothing in the box.
He said nothing about the plan.
He said nothing about the plan.
It's nothing to worry about.
It's nothing to worry about.
Grammar Patterns
nothing but ((sth.)) only (sth.) It's nothing but a joke.
There is nothing ((...)) not anything There is nothing to eat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nil, zero, naught; Antonyms: everything, something
Etymology
From Old English 'no thing', literally meaning 'not one thing'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'no' + 'thing'. It simply means not a single thing.