Void

/vɔɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A completely empty space.

The room appeared as a void, lacking any furniture or decor.

A feeling of emptiness or loss.

After her departure, a void filled his life that was hard to overcome.

verb

To nullify or invalidate; to make something void.

The contract was voided after both parties agreed to its termination.

To vacate or leave a position empty.

He decided to void his seat for the upcoming meeting.

adjective

Having no legal force or effect; null.

The agreement was declared void by the judge due to lack of consent.

Empty or containing nothing; unfilled.

The void space in the box indicated that it had been used for storage.

Middle English, from Old French 'void', from Latin 'vacuus' meaning empty.

void of

Lacking or devoid of a certain quality.

in a void

In a state of emptiness or isolation.

void where prohibited

A legal term indicating that something is invalid in certain areas.

vacuum

A space entirely devoid of matter.

null

Having no value or existence.

empty

Containing nothing; not filled.

A disconnect or emotional emptiness.

After the breakup, he felt totally void.

A situation that lacks substance or meaning.

That party was a total void; nothing interesting happened.