nothing at all
/ˈnʌθɪŋ æt ɔːl/phrase★Intermediate— absolutely nothing
informal
Used to emphasize that there is no quantity or amount of something
She gave me nothing at all for my birthday.
She didn't give me any gift or anything for my birthday.
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This phrase is often used to express disappointment or emphasize the absence of something.
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💡Pro Tip
Emphasis
Use 'nothing at all' to strongly emphasize the absence of something, often in negative sentences.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines 'nothing' (from Old English 'nāwiht') and 'at all' (a phrase used for emphasis) to create a strong negation.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to emphasize the complete absence of something. It can be used in both positive and negative sentences.
Word Breakdown
nothing
not any amount or quantity
rootat all
used for emphasis
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