void — an empty space or gap; a feeling of emptiness or loss
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an empty space or gap; a feeling of emptiness or loss
Pronunciation (IPA): /vɔɪd/
Example Sentences
- My stomach felt like a void after skipping breakfast, lunch, and accidentally eating my homework.
- The insurance policy becomes void if you use your car as a rocket ship.
- Scientists discovered a massive void in space that makes my brain after finals look crowded.
void
NOUN[/vɔɪd/]
an empty space or gap; a feeling of emptiness or loss
The astronauts stared into the dark void of space.
The judge declared the contract void. (🚫 Invalid + 📄 No Effect → Void)
The pilot avoided the void between two asteroids.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'voide' meaning empty or vacant, derived from Latin 'viduus' meaning bereft or empty, which is related to the root meaning 'to separate' or 'to leave alone'.
Breakdown
void (no productive morphemes in modern English; the word comes as a whole from Old French 'voide')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My stomach felt like a void after skipping breakfast, lunch, and accidentally eating my homework.”
“The insurance policy becomes void if you use your car as a rocket ship.”
“Scientists discovered a massive void in space that makes my brain after finals look crowded.”
“The court ruled that the marriage contract was void because it was signed in disappearing ink.”
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