void

16 synonyms and 2 antonyms for void, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adjective — Completely empty; containing nothing.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

empty avoid

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

invalid null vacuum vacancy evacuate

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

annul nullify nullity emptiness nothingness nihility quash invalidate vitiate

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Completely empty; containing nothing.

“The old warehouse stood void and silent.”

invalid null empty vacuum annul nullify

Opposites

full

2. adjective

Having no legal force; not valid.

“A marriage can be void if one person was already married.”

Opposites

valid

3. noun

An empty space, especially a vast or unsettling one.

“After her friend moved away, she felt a void in her daily routine.”

nullity vacancy emptiness nothingness vacuum nihility

4. verb

To make something no longer legally valid; to cancel.

“The bank may void the cheque if the signature does not match.”

nullify empty evacuate annul quash avoid invalidate vitiate

How to use void

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

null and void fill the void void the warranty

Etymology

From Old French voide, "empty," ultimately from Latin vacuus ("empty") — related to "vacuum" and "vacant."

Full origin of void →

Frequently asked questions

What does “void” mean?

The word “void” means completely empty; containing nothing. In plain terms, empty, or legally invalid — or, as a noun, an empty gap left by something missing.

How do you pronounce “void”?

“Void” is pronounced voyd (/vɔɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “void” in a sentence?

Here is “void” used in a sentence: “The old warehouse stood void and silent.”

What part of speech is “void”?

Depending on how it is used, “void” can be an adjective, a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “void” come from?

The word “void” comes from Latin. From Old French voide, "empty," ultimately from Latin vacuus ("empty") — related to "vacuum" and "vacant.".

Is “void” a common word?

“Void” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “void” have?

“Void” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: completely empty; containing nothing.

What is the difference between void and voidable?

A void agreement has no legal force from the outset and cannot be enforced by anyone. A voidable agreement is valid and enforceable unless one of the parties exercises a right to cancel it. In short, void means never effective, while voidable means effective until it is canceled.

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