void

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adjective

ˈvȯid

: of no legal force or effect : null

a void contract

: voidable

: containing nothing

void space

: not occupied : vacant

a void bishopric

: not inhabited : deserted

: idle, leisure

: being without something specified : devoid

a nature void of all malice

: having no members or examples

specifically, of a suit : having no cards represented in a particular hand

: vain, useless

voidness noun

void

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noun

: opening, gap

: empty space : emptiness, vacuum

: the quality or state of being without something : lack, absence

: a feeling of want or hollowness

: absence of cards of a particular suit in a hand originally dealt to a player

void

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verb

voided; voiding; voids

transitive verb

: nullify, annul

: to make empty or vacant : clear

archaic : vacate, leave

: discharge, emit

intransitive verb

: to eliminate solid or liquid waste from the body

voider noun

Choose the Right Synonym for void

empty, vacant, blank, void, vacuous mean lacking contents which could or should be present.

empty suggests a complete absence of contents.

an empty bucket

vacant suggests an absence of appropriate contents or occupants.

a vacant apartment

blank stresses the absence of any significant, relieving, or intelligible features on a surface.

a blank wall

void suggests absolute emptiness as far as the mind or senses can determine.

a statement void of meaning

vacuous suggests the emptiness of a vacuum and especially the lack of intelligence or significance.

a vacuous facial expression

Example Sentences

Adjective This sales offer is void where prohibited by law. an agreement is void if obtained by force Noun the great voids between galaxies a repressed memory that left a huge void in her recollection of her adolescent years Verb The judge voided the contract. Any unauthorized repairs will void the warranty. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The lawsuit asks the 3rd Circuit Court to urgently decide that the contracts are void, that the Detroit Police Department failed to comply with the ordinance and that the city exceeded its authority in approving the ShotSpotter contracts.

Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2022 So ultimately there is a void, and ultimately someone will step up.

Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2022 Despite its 18th-century aesthetic, the property isn’t void of all modern conveniences.

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2022 As demonstrated in this stylish cook space by designer Kari Arendsen, far-reaching branches add an architectural element to your kitchen, which can be especially dramatic if your space is more minimalistic or is void of upper cabinetry.

Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 28 Oct. 2022 As for the No. 3 point-guard situation, perhaps second-round pick Ryan Rollins or camp invitee Mac McClung can fill that void.

C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Sep. 2022 For a time, Bank of America helped fill that void, but when the financial crisis of 2007-08 hit, Burns began seeking support from wealthy donors and smaller family foundations.

Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Feb. 2022 Tickets are void if resold, only one entry is allowed per person and each winner can buy up to two tickets.

Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2022 Any portion of an initiative not addressed in the title would be void, even if approved by voters.

Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022

Noun

And if the party were to fall, the resultant political void is more likely to bring chaos than orderly political transformation.

Teresa Wright, The Conversation, 30 Nov. 2022 After failing to come to contract terms with former general manager James Click after the World Series, Houston now has a void atop its front office.

Michael Shapiro, Chron, 29 Nov. 2022 One wishes that McCarthy had left Alicia mysterious and unknowable, a void that supports, even creates, the structure that surrounds it.

Maggie Doherty, The New Republic, 29 Nov. 2022 The 21-footer, christened Enea, features a large void at the front of each respective hull that reduces the vessel’s weight and lateral wind resistance without affecting its seakeeping ability.

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2022 This bag fills a unique void in the camera bag space.

Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2022 Another second-act stretch found the singers adrift against a black void.

Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2022 The graduation of Tae Davis, now a freshman at Seton Hall, leaves a major void.

Kyle Neddenriep, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Nov. 2022 Tamesha Dozier's graduation leaves a void in Butler's offense, and White is qualified to fill it.

J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2022

Verb

In the case, originally filed in Orange County Superior Court in 2020, the group asked the court to void the sale over allegations the city had not complied with the Brown Act, the state’s government transparency law.

Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2022 The two sides apparently overcame Vladimir Putin’s 11th-hour effort to use such relief as a means to void sanctions against Russia.

Reuel Marc Gerecht And Ray Takeyh, WSJ, 12 May 2022 Also check into the warranty and the return policy since improper care can void the warranty.

Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2022 Null and void it under the 14th Amendment Section 4 and get rid of the F note.

Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022 Have the Tigers considered trying to void Rodriguez's contract?

Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2022 On Wednesday afternoon, the city of Anaheim formally asked the Angels to agree to void the deal and preserve all documents related to it, in anticipation of a possible lawsuit.

Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2022 Failure to do so would void the reprieve or commutation.

Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al, 25 Aug. 2022 Consider that these changes could void existing roof warranties.

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

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