numeral
The number that comes after −1 and before 1.
The answer is zero.
Count from zero to ten.
Common phrases & grammar
zero degrees · zero point
American English
How to pronounce zero
numeral · determiner · noun · verbA1Common word
ZEEroh
/ˈzi.ɹoʊ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
The number that comes after −1 and before 1.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
determiner
Used before a noun to say that there is none of something.
We have zero tickets left.
The drink has zero sugar.
Common phrases & grammar
zero tolerance · zero chance · zero emissions · zero balance
zero + plural noun
zero + sugar/water
noun
A score, mark, or amount of 0.
I got a zero on the test.
The temperature fell below zero.
Common phrases & grammar
get a zero · below zero
a zero
get + a zero + on + a test
verbless common
To focus closely on one person, thing, or problem.
The report zeroed in on the main problem.
The camera zeroed in on her face.
Good to know
This verb is usually used in zero in on. Do not leave out on.
Common phrases & grammar
zero in on + a target
Useful expressions
Lower than 0, especially for temperature.
The temperature stayed below zero all night.
To focus closely on someone or something.
The detective zeroed in on the missing phone.
A situation in which one side can gain only if another side loses.
The negotiation is not a zero-sum game.
Related words & forms
The plural form and the usual verb form are both zeros; zeroes is also used. The past form is zeroed.