
Zero
Complete Absence
Zero expresses nothingness, absence of any amount or quantity.
I checked and there are zero messages in the inbox.
Starting Point
Used to indicate the starting point or ground level in measurements.
The scale must be set to zero before weighing your items.
Informal Intensity
Colloquially, 'zero' can emphasize the lack of something.
There's zero chance I'll make it on time in this traffic.