Synonyms for

None

Verb / nʌn / Another word for none — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not any; not one

Synonyms & similar words

zero nothing nada zilch nil nought zip null naught

Synonyms by register

Formal

zero nil nothing

Informal

nada zilch zip bupkis

Literary

naught void

Antonyms

all some any everything many much

Common collocations

  • none of them
  • none of the
  • none at all
  • none whatsoever
  • none to be found
  • none the wiser
  • none the less

Word family

adverb none

Usage note

As a determiner, 'none' can be followed by a singular or plural verb, depending on whether the noun it refers to is considered collectively or individually. 'None' as a pronoun is typically followed by a singular verb when referring to a singular noun.

Example sentences

  1. None of the apples were ripe enough to pick.
  2. There are none left in the jar.
  3. I have none of those toys.
  4. None of the children were interested in the movie.
  5. None of the guests arrived on time.

Quotes

  • None but ourselves can free our minds. - Bob Marley
  • None of us can change our yesterdays but all of us can change our tomorrows. - Colin Powell
  • None of us is as smart as all of us. - Ken Blanchard

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