Meaning of the word "for nothing" in English
What does "for nothing" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
for nothing
US /fɔr ˈnʌθɪŋ/
UK /fɔː ˈnʌθɪŋ/
Phrase
1.
without payment; free of charge
Example:
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He got the tickets for nothing.
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You can have this book for nothing.
2.
without achieving anything; to no purpose
Example:
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All that hard work was for nothing.
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Did I come all this way for nothing?