aught vs nil

aught

noun
  • The digit zero 

  • whit, the smallest part, iota 

  • Estimation. 

  • Of importance or consequence (in the phrase "of aught"). 

  • Duty; place; office 

  • Property; possession 

verb
  • to own, possess 

  • to owe, be obliged or obligated to 

adj
  • possessed of 

nil

noun
  • Nothing; zero. 

  • A score of zero 

det
  • No, not any. 

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