Names for 0: Understanding Different Uses in English

Learn the different names for 0 in various contexts with this informative video.

The number 0 can be referred to in several different ways depending on the context. This video explores 4 names and usages of 0 in English, helping you understand and use them correctly.

• Zero: The most common name for the number 0 in mathematics and general contexts. Example: 'There are zero apples in the basket.'.
• Nil: Used in British English, particularly in sports like soccer. Example: 'The final score was two-nil.'.
• Oh: Often used when reading out times and phone numbers. Example: 'The time is seven oh five' or 'My number is five five five oh three two one'.
• Love: Used in tennis to indicate a score of zero. Example: 'The score is fifteen-love.'.

Watch the video to see these examples in action and practice using the various names for 0 in different contexts.