adjective
Common
void
voyd
Void (adjective) means Completely empty; containing nothing. Example: “The old warehouse stood void and silent.”
adjective
1
Completely empty; containing nothing.
"The old warehouse stood void and silent."
2
Having no legal force; not valid.
"A marriage can be void if one person was already married."
"The contract was declared void because one party lied about the terms."
"Any changes made without approval are automatically void."
noun
1
An empty space, especially a vast or unsettling one.
"After her friend moved away, she felt a void in her daily routine."
"She stared into the void of space through the ship's window."
"His death left a void in the family that nothing could fill."
verb
1
To make something no longer legally valid; to cancel.
"The bank may void the cheque if the signature does not match."
"Signing the form late could void your right to a refund."
"Missing the deadline voids your warranty."
How to use void
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEmpty, or legally invalid — or, as a noun, an empty gap left by something missing.
Common mistake
In contracts, "void" (never valid) is slightly different from "voidable" (can be canceled but starts out valid).
Easily confused with
voidable
Common pairings
null and void
fill the void
void the warranty
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Word forms
- Plural
- voids
- Third person singular
- voids
- Past tense
- voided
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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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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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