Antonyms for nils

Grammar : Noun

Spell : nil

Phonetic Transcription : nɪl

Definition of nils

Origin : "nothing," 1833, from Latin nil, contraction of nihil, nihilum "nothing, not at all; in vain," from ne- "not" (see un-) + hilum "small thing, trifle," of unknown origin.

As in zero : noun nothing
As in cipher : noun zero; nothingness

Example sentences :

"It's all right," said Nils calmly, taking his cue from the teacher.
Extract from : « Little Tora, The Swedish Schoolmistress and Other Stories » by Mrs. Woods Baker

Then Nils ascended the ladder, and afterwards crept to the top.
Extract from : « The Land of the Long Night » by Paul du Chaillu

I got into the chimney first, and saw the faces of Nils and Erik peeping down.
Extract from : « The Land of the Long Night » by Paul du Chaillu

Nils, how would it be if we two shipwrecked people could join forces?
Extract from : « A Doll's House » by Henrik Ibsen

Nils, I have faith in your real character--I can dare anything together with you.
Extract from : « A Doll's House » by Henrik Ibsen

Eric came round the house by the path just then, and Nils rose, with a yawn.
Extract from : « A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays » by Willa Cather

He did not call Nils by name, but caught him by the hand and dragged him in.
Extract from : « A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays » by Willa Cather

Joe sampled it with a beatific expression, and turned to Nils.
Extract from : « A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays » by Willa Cather

“How funny, Nils,” said Eric dreamily, resting his chin on his hand.
Extract from : « A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays » by Willa Cather

Norman reared, and Nils was frightened for her; but Clara kept her seat.
Extract from : « A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays » by Willa Cather

Synonyms for nils

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