[nɪl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- nothing, especially as the score in certain games; zero
(e.g: they beat us three-nil)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin, contraction of nihil ‘nothing’

[nɪl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- non-existent
(e.g: his chance of survival was virtually nil)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin, contraction of nihil ‘nothing’