Definition and meaning of English word "nowhere"
nowhere
/nʌʊˈhwɛr/
Meaning
VerbIn no place.
How to use
The adverb 'nowhere' is commonly used to indicate a lack of location or a place that does not exist. It is often used in negative sentences to emphasize the absence of something. For example, 'I looked everywhere, but I couldn't find it anywhere, and then I realized it was nowhere to be found.' One common mistake learners make is using 'nowhere' as a noun, when in fact it is an adverb. For instance, 'I went nowhere yesterday' is incorrect; the correct sentence would be 'I didn't go anywhere yesterday.'
🇬🇧 English
nowhere
Example
You can't find him nowhere.
There's nowhere to go.
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Common phrases
- nowhere to be found— not found
- nowhere near— not even close
- nowhere in sight— not visible
- nowhere to be seen— not visible
- nowhere to turn— no way out
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The English word "nowhere" means "nowhere" in English.
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