Void — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Void
Void (adjective)
- of no legal force or effect, null
- voidable
- containing nothing
Void (noun)
- opening, gap
- empty space, emptiness, vacuum
- the quality or state of being without something, lack, absence
Void (verb)
- nullify, annul
- to make empty or vacant, clear
- vacate, leave
Void (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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having no legal or binding force
"an agreement is void if obtained by force"
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lacking contents that could or should be present
"a nuclear explosion that would leave the landscape as void and lifeless as one could imagine"
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utterly lacking in something needed, wanted, or expected
"entirely void of common sense"
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left unoccupied or unused
"the cornfields lay void under a blanket of snow"
Void (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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an incomplete or deficient area
"a repressed memory that left a huge void in her recollection of her adolescent years"
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empty space
"those ancient travelers who traversed those vast watery voids between the islands of Oceania"
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an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
"the client wanted an old-fashioned stone wall and did not want the voids filled in with mortar"
Void (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to put an end to by formal action
"the court's decision voided the will"
"the cashier voided the sale when the customer realized his wallet was at home"
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to remove the contents of
"the seller has promised to void the house of all furniture"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Void
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Antonyms & Opposite Words for Void
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Near Antonyms of Void
Word Forms of Void
Origin & Etymology of Void
Middle English voyde, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *vocitus, alteration of Latin vocivus, vacivus empty, from vacare to be empty
First known use: 14th century
Words & Phrases Containing Void
Frequently Asked Questions about Void
What does "Void" mean?
"Void" means of no legal force or effect, null. As an an adjective, a noun and a verb, it is defined as: of no legal force or effect, null. It has 9 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Void"?
Other words for "Void" include bad, inoperative, invalid, nonbinding, nonvalid, nugatory, null and null and void. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Void" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Void"?
There are 208 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Void". Common alternatives include bad, inoperative, invalid, nonbinding, nonvalid, nugatory, null, null and void, bare and blank.
What is the opposite of "Void"?
Antonyms of "Void" include binding, good, valid, full, filled, flush, fraught and replete. Near antonyms include legal, working, complete and furnished.
How do you use "Void" in a sentence?
Examples of "Void" in a sentence: "an agreement is void if obtained by force"; "a nuclear explosion that would leave the landscape as void and lifeless as one could imagine"; "entirely void of common sense".
Is "Void" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Void" can be used as an adjective, a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Void"?
"Void" is pronounced /ˈvȯid/.
What is the origin of the word "Void"?
"Void" comes from Middle English voyde, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *vocitus, alteration of Latin vocivus, vacivus empty, from vacare to be empty. First known use: 14th century.