Synonyms for

Null

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

Definition

having no legal or binding force; invalid

Synonyms & similar words

zero aught nil cypher naught void nada gooseegg zip nothing nix zilch zippo cipher void invalid worthless nonexistent ineffective useless inactive inefficient powerless meaningless unenforceable inept unproductive inoperative unavailing neglected futile unapplicable unusable unimportant

Synonyms by register

Formal

void zero vacant nonexistent

Informal

nada zilch zip bupkis

Literary

emptiness voidness nothingness

Antonyms

valid existent actual real substantial positive present

Common collocations

  • null and void
  • null hypothesis
  • null pointer
  • null value
  • null set
  • null check
  • null string

Word family

noun nullity
adjective null

Usage note

Primarily used in technical contexts like computing and mathematics to denote the absence of a value or a defined state. Avoid using it in general conversation unless referring to a specific technical concept.

Example sentences

  1. The ticket was null and void because it was a fake.
  2. The contract was null because it was not signed by both parties.
  3. The warranty was null and void because the product was not used properly.
  4. The result of the experiment was null because the equipment was faulty.
  5. The company's attempt to sue the former employee for breach of contract was nullified by the court.

Quotes

  • It's better to have null and void than to have null and void with vices.
  • Null and void, like life without you.
  • Null and void, like a life without purpose.

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