void
Void (adjective) means Completely empty; containing nothing. Example: “The old warehouse stood void and silent.”
How to use void
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEmpty, or legally invalid — or, as a noun, an empty gap left by something missing.
In contracts, "void" (never valid) is slightly different from "voidable" (can be canceled but starts out valid).
Word forms
voided past tense, voids plural, voids plural, voids singular
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The old warehouse stood _____ and silent.
Etymology
From Old French voide, "empty," ultimately from Latin vacuus ("empty") — related to "vacuum" and "vacant."
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Rhymes for void
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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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