nought
- n a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
- Most of all, it is useful to try to understand why the predictions about the 1970s so often came to nought.
- It all counted for nought with the President of France.
- The best laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft agley, An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain, For promis'd joy!.