black — having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Pronunciation (IPA): /blæk/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it's invisible when it sits in front of the black TV screen.
- He ordered black coffee but added so much sugar it turned brown.
- The black clouds gathered ominously before the storm.
black
ADJECTIVE[/blæk/]
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
The black cat slipped silently into the moonlit alley at midnight.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Black derives from Old English 'blæc', a word of considerable antiquity inherited from the common Germanic ancestor. The term originally carried associations with burning or charring, reflecting its etymology from roots meaning 'to burn' or 'to scorch with fire'.
Breakdown
Old English 'blæc' (burnt, dark) → Middle English 'blak' → Modern English 'black'. The root is cognate with Germanic terms for burning and charring, where the darkened appearance of burnt surfaces became the primary semantic focus.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks it's invisible when it sits in front of the black TV screen.”
“He ordered black coffee but added so much sugar it turned brown.”
“The black clouds gathered ominously before the storm.”
“She has a black belt in karate and a white belt in laundry.”
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