easy
The missing pencil was nowhere on the desk.
What does Nowhere mean?
Nowhere means not anywhere.
Dictionary definition
Not in or to any place.
Example sentences
Nowhere in a sentence
medium
We looked for the clue, but it was nowhere in the paragraph.
hard
In a story, nowhere can show that a place cannot be found.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice nowhere in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Nowhere
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does nowhere mean?
The correct sentence uses nowhere in context.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to nowhere?
Not anywhere is close in meaning to nowhere in many contexts.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest to the opposite of nowhere?
Somewhere contrasts with the meaning of nowhere.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Nowhere
Voice settings
Sounds like
noh · wair · strongest beat: noh
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordNowhere.
Partadverb, noun.
MeaningNowhere means not anywhere.
ExampleExample: The missing pencil was nowhere on the desk.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- noh · wair
- Strongest beat
- noh
- Ending
- wair
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on noh.
Your turn
Say Nowhere
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced nowhere.
Synonyms
Words like Nowhere
not anywhereUse for no place at all.
no placeUse for the absence of a place or location.
Antonyms
Opposite words
somewhereUse for an unknown or unspecified place.
everywhereUse for all places.
Synonym practice
Want to practice nowhere synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The missing marker was nowhere to be found," then compare close word choices. Practice nowhere synonyms.
Word family
Nowhere word family
Base word
nowhere
Related words
Explore related words
Learning activities
Practice Nowhere and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice NOWHERE” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice NOWHERE
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with NOWHERE
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice NOWHERE
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes NOWHERE.
Practice NOWHERE
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words