black
US /blæk/
UK /blæk/
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of the darkest color, due to the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white
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She wore a simple black dress to the party.
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The night sky was completely black.
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denoting a person or people with dark skin, especially those of African descent
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The civil rights movement fought for the equality of Black people.
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Many influential Black artists have shaped modern music.
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a person of African descent
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The conference featured prominent speakers, including several Blacks.
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He is a proud Black.
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to make something black
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The artist decided to black out the background of the painting.
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The fire had blacked the walls of the old house.