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nowhere

1 of 4adverb
/ˈnoʊwɛr/
1

not in or to any place

B1
  • That rare bird is found nowhere else in the world.
  • We searched for hours but the missing file was nowhere.
  • They looked everywhere, but the cat was nowhere to be seen.
  • The treasure hunters searched nowhere on the island, they were sure it wasn't there.
  • I checked all the rooms, but the key was nowhere to be found.
2

by no amount or degree, often followed by terms like near or close

  • That explanation is nowhere near convincing enough.
  • I'm nowhere close to finishing the project.
  • His offer was nowhere near what the car was worth.
  • We are nowhere near ready for the presentation.
  • The movie was nowhere as good as the reviews claimed.
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3

having no chance of success or recognition

  • The horse I bet on ended up nowhere in the race.
  • Despite all the hype, their new album went nowhere in the charts.
  • Our team finished nowhere after a string of losses.
  • His political campaign got nowhere with voters.
  • She entered the contest but finished nowhere.