out of nothing

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Adverbial out of nothing has 1 sense

out of thin air, out of nothing, from nowhere - without warning; "your cousin arrived out of thin air"

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Term: Out of Nothing

Definition:

Adverb phrase

1. From a state of non-existence or absence; without any preexisting basis or cause.

2. Suddenly or unexpectedly; without any prior indication or warning.

Preposition phrase

1. Originating or emerging from a situation or condition that seemed to have no previous connection or relevance.

Examples:

Adverb phrase:

She created a beautiful piece of art out of nothing, using only discarded materials.
The magician pulled a rabbit out of nothing, astonishing the audience.

Preposition phrase:

The community rebuilt their town, rising out of nothing after the devastating earthquake.
The entrepreneur's success story began out of nothing, defying all odds.

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