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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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“It’s tinkering around the edges that will do next to nothing to solve the housing problems, which stem from a lack of supply,” said Stephen Walters, chief economist at Optimal Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

"It's a drop in the bucket compared to what this country needs. It means next to nothing," said Raul Pomares, a 56-year-old gardener waiting for a taxi in the capital.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 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

Thank you for paying artists next to nothing!

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

They didn’t care that other Army officers had approved the story—or that William knew next to nothing about it.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

next to nothing

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