Synonyms for

Nowhere

Verb / ˈnəʊˌwer / / ˈnəʊˌhwer / Another word for nowhere — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Not in or at any place; not anywhere.

Synonyms & similar words

anywhere wherever anyplace wheresoever nowhither lost vanished disappeared nonexistent absent missing

Synonyms by register

Formal

neplace nonentity

Informal

nada zilch squat bupkis

Literary

netherworld abyss

Antonyms

everywhere somewhere anywhere here there abroad afar

Common collocations

  • go nowhere
  • get nowhere
  • lead nowhere
  • take nowhere
  • end up nowhere
  • nowhere to be found
  • nowhere near
  • from nowhere

Word family

adverb nowhere

Usage note

"Nowhere" is an adverb indicating a place that does not exist or is unknown. It is often used in phrases like "go nowhere" to express a lack of progress.

Example sentences

  1. I searched for my shoes everywhere, but they were nowhere to be found.
  2. The cat disappeared and was nowhere to be seen.
  3. We looked for our keys everywhere, but they were nowhere in sight.
  4. The restaurant we were looking for was nowhere near the place we thought it was.
  5. The treasure map led us nowhere.

Quotes

  • “Nowhere can a secret be better kept than in the middle of nowhere.” - Sarah Dessen
  • “It is better to be alone than in bad company in the middle of nowhere.” - Vikrant Parsai
  • “Nowhere is a place where nothing happens.” - T. S. Eliot

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