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1nowhere
adverb no·where \ˈnō-ˌ(h)wer, -(h)wər\
: not in or at any place
Full Definition of NOWHERE
1
: not in or at any place
2
: to no place
3
: not at all : not to the least extent —usually used with near <nowhere near as serious> <nowhere near enough>
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First Known Use of NOWHERE
before 12th century
2nowhere
noun
: no place
Full Definition of NOWHERE
1
: a nonexistent place
2
: an unknown, distant, or obscure place or state <rose to fame out of nowhere>
— miles from nowhere
: in an extremely remote place
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First Known Use of NOWHERE
1831
3nowhere
adjective
Definition of NOWHERE
: of or relating to a remote or relatively unknown location <a nowhere town>
First Known Use of NOWHERE
1970
NOWHERE Defined for Kids
1nowhere
adverb no·where \ˈnō-ˌhwer, -ˌwer\
Definition of NOWHERE for Kids
1
: not in or at any place <The book is nowhere to be found.>
2
: to no place <We've gone nowhere all week.>
3
: not at all <That's nowhere near enough.>
2nowhere
noun
Definition of NOWHERE for Kids
: a place that does not exist <The sound seems to be coming from nowhere.>
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