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void

adjective
\ ˈvȯid How to pronounce void (audio) \

Definition of void

 (Entry 1 of 3)

1a : of no legal force or effect : null a void contract
b : voidable
2 : containing nothing void space
3a : not occupied : vacant a void bishopric
b : not inhabited : deserted
4 : idle, leisure
5a : being without something specified : devoid a nature void of all malice
b : having no members or examples specifically, of a suit : having no cards represented in a particular hand
6 : vain, useless

void

noun

Definition of void (Entry 2 of 3)

1a : opening, gap
b : empty space : emptiness, vacuum
2 : the quality or state of being without something : lack, absence
3 : a feeling of want or hollowness
4 : absence of cards of a particular suit in a hand originally dealt to a player

void

verb
voided; voiding; voids

Definition of void (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

1 : nullify, annul
2a : to make empty or vacant : clear
b archaic : vacate, leave
3 : discharge, emit

intransitive verb

: to eliminate solid or liquid waste from the body
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Other Words from void

Adjective

voidness noun

Verb

voider noun

Choose the Right Synonym for void

Adjective

empty, vacant, blank, void, vacuous mean lacking contents which could or should be present. empty suggests a complete absence of contents. an empty bucket vacant suggests an absence of appropriate contents or occupants. a vacant apartment blank stresses the absence of any significant, relieving, or intelligible features on a surface. a blank wall void suggests absolute emptiness as far as the mind or senses can determine. a statement void of meaning vacuous suggests the emptiness of a vacuum and especially the lack of intelligence or significance. a vacuous facial expression

Examples of void in a Sentence

Adjective

 This sales offer is void where prohibited by law. an agreement is void if obtained by force

Noun

 the great voids between galaxies a repressed memory that left a huge void in her recollection of her adolescent years

Verb

 The judge voided the contract. Any unauthorized repairs will void the warranty.
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Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

 But according to multiple media reports Monday, the final two years of the contract are actually void. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, "Did the Patriots really use Tom Brady’s contract extension to troll the Falcons?," 6 Aug. 2019 No measure of my regret comes close to soothing the pain of loss experienced by the family, and nothing Metro can provide fills the void our organization has created. — Mike Lindblom, The Seattle Times, "Metro says fatal Westlake Avenue bus-pedestrian crash was preventable, agrees to $7.7M settlement," 26 Oct. 2018 Instead of jumping the gun, relax and rejuvenate yourself on Sunday, as the Moon is void-of-course until early evening. — Venus Australis, refinery29.com, "Your Horoscope This Week," 15 July 2019 The Marvel presentation will not be entirely void of familiar faces. — Matt Donnelly, chicagotribune.com, "What to expect from Marvel’s Comic-Con presentation -- and why it’s so pivotal," 14 July 2019

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