VOID Synonyms: 287 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'void' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of void are blank , empty , vacant , and vacuous . While all these words mean "lacking contents which could or should be present," void suggests absolute emptiness as far as the mind or senses can determine. // a statement void of meaning

Q: When is it sensible to use 'blank' instead of 'void'?

The words blank and void are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, blank stresses the absence of any significant, relieving, or intelligible features on a surface. // a blank wall

Q: When might 'empty' be a better fit than 'void'?

The synonyms empty and void are sometimes interchangeable, but empty suggests a complete absence of contents. // an empty bucket

Q: When can 'vacant' be used instead of 'void'?

In some situations, the words vacant and void are roughly equivalent. However, vacant suggests an absence of appropriate contents or occupants. // a vacant apartment

Q: In what contexts can 'vacuous' take the place of 'void'?

Although the words vacuous and void have much in common, vacuous suggests the emptiness of a vacuum and especially the lack of intelligence or significance. // a vacuous facial expression

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ˈvȯid

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as in null

having no legal or binding force an agreement is void if obtained by force

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as in empty

lacking contents that could or should be present a nuclear explosion that would leave the landscape as void and lifeless as one could imagine

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as in devoid

utterly lacking in something needed, wanted, or expected entirely void of common sense

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as in deserted

left unoccupied or unused the cornfields lay void under a blanket of snow

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noun

as in gap

an incomplete or deficient area a repressed memory that left a huge void in her recollection of her adolescent years

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as in emptiness

empty space those ancient travelers who traversed those vast watery voids between the islands of Oceania

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as in hole

an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge) the client wanted an old-fashioned stone wall and did not want the voids filled in with mortar

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verb

as in to repeal

to put an end to by formal action the court's decision voided the will the cashier voided the sale when the customer realized his wallet was at home

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as in to empty

to remove the contents of the seller has promised to void the house of all furniture

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How does the adjective void contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of void are blank, empty, vacant, and vacuous. While all these words mean "lacking contents which could or should be present," void suggests absolute emptiness as far as the mind or senses can determine.

a statement void of meaning

When is it sensible to use blank instead of void?

The words blank and void are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, blank stresses the absence of any significant, relieving, or intelligible features on a surface.

a blank wall

When might empty be a better fit than void?

The synonyms empty and void are sometimes interchangeable, but empty suggests a complete absence of contents.

an empty bucket

When can vacant be used instead of void?

In some situations, the words vacant and void are roughly equivalent. However, vacant suggests an absence of appropriate contents or occupants.

a vacant apartment

In what contexts can vacuous take the place of void?

Although the words vacuous and void have much in common, vacuous suggests the emptiness of a vacuum and especially the lack of intelligence or significance.

a vacuous facial expression

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Adjective

On the chessboard that is major college football, with ESPN and Fox serving as grandmasters, there is one obvious void and clear motivation: Fox is not affiliated with any of the three major programs in Florida. —

Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024 That led to what researchers call an information void: a gap between what is known and what audiences want to know. —

Brian Fung, CNN, 17 July 2024

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World & Nation Killing of Hamas leader likely to derail Gaza peace talks, inflame regional tensions July 31, 2024 The group can backfill any void from its fighting force, thought to number roughly 100,000. —

Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024 The recent shutdown of Participant Media left a void for those in Hollywood looking to fund socially conscious storytelling. —

Tim Baysinger, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024

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Which leads us to the bottom line about the bottom line: Any scenario in which MW schools leave for the Pac-12 that doesn’t involve at least nine members voting to dissolve the conference — thereby voiding the departure fee — almost certainly would require help from central campus. —

Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024 In response to Friday’s ruling from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, public health advocates expressed concern that, should the Supreme Court ultimately void the task force’s authority, this could compromise the nation’s already sluggish HIV fight. —

Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for void

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