aught
IPA: ˈɔt
noun
- Whit, the smallest part, iota.
- (archaic) Zero.
- The digit zero.
- (regional) Estimation.
- (regional) Of importance or consequence (in the phrase "of aught").
- (regional, rare, obsolete) Esteem, respect.
verb
- Obsolete or dialectal form of ought [(auxiliary) Indicating duty or obligation.]
adverb
- (archaic) At all, in any degree, in any respect.
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Examples of "aught" in Sentences
- Despite his best efforts, he could not remember aught of the conversation they had the previous night
- The thief left the empty store with not aught in hand, feeling defeated
- She searched high and low for aught that would bring back memories of their time together
- The old book held secrets that aught to remain hidden
- The sailor knew not aught about the storm looming on the horizon
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