“Nothing” refers to the absence of something or having no value or significance. Some antonyms for “nothing” are “everything”, “something”, and “a lot”.
“Everything” represents the totality of all things. While “nothing” implies an emptiness or lack, “everything” is the opposite, encompassing all that exists. For example, “He once had nothing, but now he seems to have everything.” This shows the contrast between having nothing and having all.
“Something” indicates an unspecified but existing entity. It is the opposite of “nothing” in that it implies the presence of at least one thing. “She thought there was nothing in the box, but there was actually something.” Here, “something” stands in opposition to the initial perception of nothingness.
“A lot” suggests a large quantity or abundance. In contrast to “nothing”, which indicates a lack, “a lot” shows a significant amount. “There was nothing in the store yesterday, but today there is a lot of merchandise.” This highlights the difference between having nothing and having a substantial amount.