Meaning of the word void in English

What does void mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

void

US /vɔɪd/

UK /vɔɪd/

Verb

declare that (something) is not valid or legally binding.

Example:

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the Supreme court voided the statute

Synonym:

invalidate annul nullify negate disallow quash cancel countermand repeal revoke rescind retract withdraw reverse abrogate undo abolish obliterate terminate repudiate avoid vacate

Synonym:

validate ratify

discharge or drain away (water, gases, etc.).

Example:

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the gases are usually voided into the mechanism

Synonym:

evacuate empty drain clear unload unburden purge

Synonym:

fill

Adjective

not valid or legally binding.

Example:

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the contract was void

Synonym:

invalid nullified canceled revoked rescinded abolished inoperative ineffective nonviable useless worthless nugatory lapsed expired out of date terminated discontinued

Synonym:

valid

completely empty.

Example:

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void spaces surround the tanks

Synonym:

empty emptied vacant blank bare clear free unfilled unoccupied uninhabited desolate barren

Synonym:

full

Noun

a completely empty space.

Example:

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the black void of space

Synonym:

gap space blank vacuum lacuna hole cavity chasm abyss gulf pit hiatus emptiness nothingness vacancy vacuity oblivion nullity nihility

(in bridge and whist) a suit in which a player is dealt no cards.

Example:

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a hand with a singleton club is more likely than one with a void

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