Used adverbially in certain constructions (e.g. "nothing like as ...")
Definitionen
In no degree; not at all (especially before comparatives). He is nothing like as talented as his sister.
Synonyme
not at all
by no means
in no way
nowhere near
no way
far from it
not even close
not in the least
not in any way
Elliptical response meaning that no problem or issue exists
Definitionen
Used to indicate that no problem, cause, or matter exists or that something is of no importance. "What's the matter?" — "Nothing!"
Synonyme
never mind
don't mention it
not at all
no problem
forget it
it's nothing
no big deal
Used attributively to denote something insignificant (e.g., a nothing job).
Definitionen
Insignificant; of no value, importance, or consequence. It was a nothing role with only two lines.