Nowhere
/ˈnoʊ.wɛr/
Definitions
2 meaningsNot in or to any place; in no place.
/ˈnoʊ.wɛr/
In or to no place.
I looked everywhere for my keys, but they were nowhere to be found.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're looking for your favorite toy, but it's *nowhere* to be found! It's not under the bed, behind the couch, or anywhere! It's simply missing.
👶 For kids: When something is nowhere, it means you can't find it anywhere!
More Examples
The lost dog wandered, going nowhere in particular.
She felt as though she was going nowhere in her career.
How It's Used
"He looked everywhere, but found the key nowhere."
"The ship sailed, bound for nowhere, a ghost upon the sea."
A place that does not exist or that is unimportant.
/ˈnoʊ.wɛr/
A place that does not exist; a state of insignificance.
After the company's bankruptcy, their shares were worth nowhere.
💡 Simply: Sometimes, when you're working hard and nothing seems to be happening, you might feel like you're going to *nowhere*. It's like you're not making progress.
👶 For kids: Nowhere can also mean a place that doesn't matter or doesn't exist.
More Examples
He felt like his dreams were leading him to nowhere.
The investigation led them to nowhere; there were no clues.
How It's Used
"His reputation was reduced to nowhere after the scandal."
"He felt like he was from nowhere, heading to nowhere."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From Middle English *nowhere*, from *no* 'not' + *where* 'place'.
The word 'nowhere' has been in use since the Middle Ages, reflecting the concept of negation of place.
Memory tip
Think of a place where nothing is.
Word Origin
"no + where (not + place)"