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Definition zero in British English

zero noun

noun
/ˈzɪərəʊ/
1

the number 0

Example

If x is zero, y must be 3.

Example

'He earns about £100 a day.' 'Add a couple of zeroes to that!'

Synonyms and related words
zero nought oh
1.1

a value equal to zero on a scale

Example

Set the meter at zero.

Synonyms and related words
zero nought oh
1.2

the temperature at which water freezes in the Celsius system

Example

The temperature was forty below zero.

Synonyms and related words
absolute zero bimetallic strip boiling point
2

used for showing that there is no amount at all of something

Example

We're likely to see zero growth in the market this year.

Example

astronauts in zero gravity

Synonyms and related words
nothing none no one
2.1

nothing at all

Example

Our chances of success are zero.

Synonyms and related words
nothing none no one
3

an insulting word for someone who has no qualities that impress you

Synonyms and related words
yes man paper tiger softie
Definition zero in British English