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Adverb Bre ˈnəʊweə(R ˈnoʊwer Animal Found Australia Sit

Word nowhere
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈnəʊweə(r) / NAmE / ˈnoʊwer /
Example
  • 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 /
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. to have no successful result for somebody
    • This discussion is leading us nowhere.
  4. a place that is a long way from other buildings, towns, etc.
    • She lives on a small farm in the middle of nowhere.
  5. far from; not at all
    • The job doesn't pay anywhere near enough for me.
  6. 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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