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next to nothing

ADJECTIVE

least

Synonyms

STRONG

bottom first gutter infinitesimal last minimum minute nadir second third

WEAK

atomic entry-level feeblest fewest finical lowest meanest microcosmic microscopic minimal minutest molecular most trivial niggling piddling poorest short-end tiniest trivial unimportant

Antonyms

STRONG

big huge large substantial

WEAK

most

Example Sentences

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But still, I’m not sure we should reject the impulse to explore extreme ideas to stop global heating, since the current consensus seems to be doing next to nothing.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Most of the Royal Mail staff we spoke to told us that since January overtime has been restricted to next to nothing.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

That was the pivotal moment of the match as Napoli were well in the game, even if they created next to nothing, after David netted the opener midway through the first half.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Thank you for paying artists next to nothing!

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

The next day I bought another rug, very ugly, for next to nothing, then nailed it over the other window.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

next to nothing

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