Nothing \Noth"ing\, adv. In no degree; not at all; in no wise. [1913 Webster] Adam, with such counsel nothing swayed. --Milton. [1913 Webster] The influence of reason in producing our passions is nothing near so extensive as is commonly believed. --Burke. [1913 Webster] {Nothing off} (Naut.), an order to the steersman to keep the vessel close to the wind. [1913 Webster]