zero

The word “zero” has 2 syllables: ze-ro.

It's pronounced as /ˈziːroʊ/.


What is synonym and antonym for zero?

In the thesaurus, “zero” has 9 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for zero along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for zero

  • cipher
  • depth
  • dwarf
  • insect
  • lightweight
  • nil
  • nobody
  • nothing
  • zilch

Antonyms for zero

  • apex
  • big wheel
  • chief
  • climax
  • crown
  • culmination
  • eminence
  • figure
  • head
  • height
  • kingpin
  • lead
  • leader
  • meridian
  • nabob
  • notable
  • peak
  • personage
  • pinnacle
  • somebody
  • star
  • summit
  • top
  • zenith

Meanings of zero

  • noun
    1. The numeric symbol that represents the cardinal number zero.
    2. The digit 0 in the decimal, binary, and all other base numbering systems.
    3. Nothing, or none.
    4. The value of a magnitude corresponding to the cardinal number zero.
    5. The point on a scale at which numbering or measurement originates.
    6. A value of the independent variables of a function, for which the function is equal to zero.
    7. The additive identity element of a monoid or greater algebraic structure, particularly a group or ring.
    8. A person of little or no importance.
    9. A Mitsubishi A6M Zero, a long range fighter aircraft operated by the Japanese Navy Air Service from 1940 to 1945.
    10. A setting of calibrated instruments such as a firearm.
    11. A security which has a zero coupon (paying no periodic interest).
  • verb
    1. To set a measuring instrument to zero; to calibrate instrument scale to valid zero.
    2. To change a memory location or range to values of zero; to set a variable in a computer program to zero.
    3. To cause or set some value or amount to be zero.
    4. To eliminate; to delete; to overwrite with zeros.
    5. To disappear.
  • adjective
    1. No, not any.
    2. Of a cloud ceiling, limiting vision to 50 feet (15 meters) or less.
    3. Of horizontal visibility, limited to 165 feet (50.3 meters) or less.
    4. Present at an abstract level, but not realized in the surface form.
  • numeral
    1. The cardinal number occurring before one and that denotes no quantity or amount at all, represented in Arabic numerals as 0.

Example Sentences

  • She had absolutely zero interest in attending the event, preferring to stay home.
  • After the intense workout, his energy level dropped to almost zero.
  • The scientist aimed for a margin of error as close to zero as possible in their measurements.
  • Despite numerous attempts, the team scored zero goals in the first half of the game.
  • The financial report showed a balance of exactly zero dollars, indicating no profit or loss.

On this page you'll find 33 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to zero, such as: apex, big wheel, chief, cipher, climax, crown, culmination.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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