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nowhere

noun · adjective

Simple meaning

An insignificant place.

Pronunciation

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nohwer

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ˈnoʊwɛɹ

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Definition

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noun

  1. An insignificant place

  2. No particular place, noplace.

adjective

  1. Unimportant; unworthy of notice.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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  • “The lost dog was found nowhere near its home.”

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going nowherefound nowheregetting nowhereget nowhere

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