nil
/nɪl/
zero or nothing
The score was nil to nil at halftime.
The score was tied at zero to zero at halftime.
general
zero or nothing
The team scored nil in the first half.
The team scored zero points in the first half.
He received nil response to his email.
He received no response to his email.
Often used in sports scores or formal contexts to indicate zero.
Collocations
nil pointszero points, often in a competitionnil returnno return or profit
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Sports Usage
In sports, 'nil' is often used to indicate zero goals or points.
Word Origin
From Latin 'nihil', meaning 'nothing'.
Usage Notes
Common in formal or technical contexts, especially in sports and legal documents.
English Dictionary