nowhere

Definition

  • noun: no place
  • noun: a nonexistent place
  • adverb: not in or at any place
  • used figuratively
  • synonyms: nowhither, dreamland

Examples

  • The book is 'nowhere to be found'. = The book is 'nowhere to be seen'. = The book is 'nowhere in sight'.

  • We got lost 'in the middle of nowhere'. [=in a place far away from other people, houses, etc.]

  • They live 'miles from nowhere'. [=they live in a place that is very far from other people]

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm sure it's nothing. You're not to set foot outside of this facility or your home. But I have travel plans for the Christmas break, coach. You're going nowhere. Do we have an understanding? I hope so. I don't understand. Why are they keeping you there? You can't do any training. (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream
  • (..) He is! It's a red card. Munez sent off on his first start for Real Madrid. That's a man who's rusty. A late challenge. He gave the referee nowhere to go. Vicente was really clipped down. From dreams to nightmares for Santi Munez. His first start, and now his first early bath. (..)
    2007 Goal II: Living the Dream