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Adverb Bre ˈnəʊweə(R ˈnoʊwer Animal Found Australia Sit
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BrE / ˈnəʊweə(r) / NAmE / ˈnoʊwer / |
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- this animal is found in australia, and nowhere else.
- there was nowhere for me to sit.
- ‘where are you going this weekend?’ ‘nowhere special.’
- nowhere is the effect of government policy more apparent than in agriculture.
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nowhere(adverb)BrE / ˈnəʊweə(r) / NAmE / ˈnoʊwer / - not in or to any place
- This animal is found in Australia, and nowhere else.
- There was nowhere for me to sit.
- ‘Where are you going this weekend?’ ‘Nowhere special.’
- Nowhere is the effect of government policy more apparent than in agriculture.
- to make no progress or have no success; to not enable somebody to make progress or have success
- We discussed it all morning but got nowhere.
- Talking to him will get you nowhere.
- to have no successful result for somebody
- This discussion is leading us nowhere.
- a place that is a long way from other buildings, towns, etc.
- She lives on a small farm in the middle of nowhere.
- far from; not at all
- The job doesn't pay anywhere near enough for me.
- impossible for anyone to find or see
- The children were nowhere to be seen.
- A peace settlement is nowhere in sight (= is not likely in the near future).
Word Origin- Old English nāhwǣr (see no, where).
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