nowhere
English meaning: Nowhere
Definition
Nowhere means in, at, or to no place.
Example
“The lost dog was nowhere to be found.”
Another example: “All that arguing got us nowhere, and the problem remained.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral, everyday adverb of place meaning in or to no place. Carries negative meaning, so not used with another negative. Also in idioms like 'get nowhere' (fail to progress) and 'in the middle of nowhere'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'no' plus 'where', meaning in no place.
Synonyms
- in no place
- not anywhere
Antonyms / Opposites
Related Words
Common Collocations
- nowhere to be found
- get nowhere
- nowhere near
- middle of nowhere
Word Forms
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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