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nil

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /nɪl/

nil means: Zero, especially as a score in a sports match.

noun

ZEROB1

Zero, especially as a score in a sports match.

  • Our team won three nil.
  • Their chances of winning were almost nil.
  • The score stayed at nil all afternoon.

Similar words: zero, nothing

Common phrases: two nil, nil score, almost nil

Questions about nil

What does nil mean?

Zero, especially as a score in a sports match.

What is nil in other languages?

Türkçe: sıfır · Español: cero · Français: zéro · Deutsch: null · Italiano: zero · 日本語: ゼロ

How do you pronounce nil?

It is pronounced /nɪl/.

How do you use nil in a sentence?

Our team won three nil. Their chances of winning were almost nil.

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