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zero

ze·ro

zero

 
pronunciation:
zi ro [or] zir o
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
inflections: zeroes, zeros
definition 1: the number represented by the Arabic numeral 0; cipher.
The number one million has six zeros.
 
synonyms:
aught, cipher, naught, nought
definition 2: the number that precedes one in the sequence of cardinal numbers.
One hundred minus one hundred equals zero.
synonyms:
aught, naught, nothing
similar words:
nil
definition 3: nothing; naught; nil.
On such a fine day, we have zero to complain about.
synonyms:
naught, nil, nothing
similar words:
nullity
definition 4: the lowest point or level.
My knowledge of the subject was at zero before I took the class.
synonyms:
rock bottom
similar words:
bottom, nadir, the pits
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part of speech: adjective
definition: being none or nothing in number or quantity.
a zero change in prices
synonyms:
no
similar words:
nonexistent, null
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Zero comes from an Arabic word that means "empty."
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