Meaning of the word neutral in English

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neutral

US /ˈnuː.trəl/

UK /ˈnuː.trəl/

not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial

Example:

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Switzerland remained neutral during both World Wars.

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As a journalist, it's important to remain neutral and report facts objectively.

Synonym:

impartial unbiased objective non-aligned non-partisan

Synonym:

biased partial partisan

having no strongly marked or positive characteristics or features

Example:

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The room was decorated in neutral colors like beige and gray.

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His expression remained neutral, giving away no emotions.

Synonym:

unmarked indefinite unspecified unexpressive bland

Synonym:

distinctive vibrant expressive

having no electrical charge

Example:

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A neutron is a subatomic particle with a neutral charge.

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Distilled water is typically neutral, with a pH of 7.

Synonym:

uncharged non-ionized

Synonym:

charged acidic alkaline

the position of a gear in which it is not connected to any other gears, allowing the engine to run without moving the vehicle

Example:

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Put the car in neutral before starting the engine.

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The car rolled forward slightly when I shifted into neutral on the hill.

Synonym:

idle freewheel

Synonym:

gear drive

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