void
gb/vˈɔɪd/ us/vˈɔɪd/
B2
Engleză
~ 2500
űr, üres tér, érvénytelenít, érvénytelen, semmis, üresség
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
Tipar de utilizare:
a void in [something]
The sudden loss of her friend left a deep void in her life.
Barátja hirtelen elvesztése mély űrt hagyott az életében.
There was a void between the two buildings.
A két épület között üres tér tátongott.
The cave opened into a vast, dark void.
Exemple pentru cursanți
There is a big void under the bridge.
Nagy üres tér van a híd alatt.
The death of the cat made a void in my heart.
A macska halála űrt hagyott a szívemben.
I saw a dark void in the wall.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'void' with 'vacuum'; 'vacuum' is often used for scientific contexts, while 'void' can be more general or emotional.
Sens
An empty space or emptiness
Colocații
fill the void
|emotional void
|legal void
|leave a void
Sinonime
gap (A general term for an opening or space between things, not necessarily total emptiness.)
|
emptiness (Focuses more on the state of being empty rather than the physical space itself.)
Antonime
fullness (The state of being completely filled.)
Teme
space
|science
|daily life
Definiție
A space that has nothing inside it.
A completely empty area or space with nothing in it.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
2
Tipar de utilizare:
to void [a contract/agreement/ticket]
The company decided to void the contract after discovering fraud.
A vállalat úgy döntött, hogy érvényteleníti a szerződést, miután csalásra derült fény.
You must sign here to void the old agreement.
Itt kell aláírnia a régi megállapodás érvénytelenítéséhez.
The sale will be voided if payment is not received within 30 days.
Exemple pentru cursanți
They will void the ticket because it has the wrong name.
Érvényteleníteni fogják a jegyet, mert rossz név szerepel rajta.
The bank can void the check if you ask them.
A bank érvénytelenítheti a csekket, ha ezt kéri.
The court will void the deal if it is illegal.
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners use 'void' instead of 'cancel' in casual speech, which can sound too formal.
Sens
To make something invalid
Colocații
void a contract
|void a check
|void an agreement
Sinonime
cancel (More general and common, used in everyday situations beyond legal contexts.)
|
invalidate (More formal and technical, often used in legal or official contexts.)
Antonime
validate (To make something officially acceptable or confirm its legality.)
Teme
law
|business
Definiție
To say that a document, agreement, or decision is no longer valid.
To officially cancel something so that it has no legal effect.
B2
FORMAL
3
érvénytelen
B1
semmis
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
[agreement/contract] is void
The court ruled that the agreement was null and void.
A bíróság kimondta, hogy a megállapodás semmis és érvénytelen.
Any contract signed under pressure is considered void.
Minden kényszer hatására aláírt szerződés érvénytelennek minősül.
The license was declared void due to irregularities.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The paper is void because it is not signed.
Az irat érvénytelen, mert nincs aláírva.
This contract is void by law.
Ez a szerződés a törvény szerint érvénytelen.
The deal is null and void now.
Sens
Not legally valid or binding
Colocații
null and void
|void contract
Sinonime
invalid (General term for something that is not legally or factually acceptable.)
Antonime
valid (Accepted and recognized by law.)
Teme
law
Definiție
Not allowed by law and without legal effect.
Having no legal force or effect; not valid.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
4
Tipar de utilizare:
a void in [someone's life/heart]
After his children moved away, he felt a great void in his life.
Miután a gyerekei elköltöztek, nagy űrt érzett az életében.
Winning the award did not fill the void she felt inside.
A díj elnyerése sem töltötte be a benne érzett űrt.
Traveling helped her cope with the emotional void after the breakup.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She felt a big void after her friend left.
Nagy űrt érzett, miután a barátja elment.
He wanted to fill the void in his heart.
Be akarta tölteni a szívében lévő űrt.
Losing his job made him feel a void inside.
Sens
A feeling of emptiness or loss
Colocații
fill the void
|emotional void
Sinonime
emptiness (Focuses on the internal emotional state rather than physical space.)
|
gap (Metaphorical for something missing emotionally or socially.)
Antonime
fulfillment (A sense of satisfaction and completeness.)
Teme
emotions
Definiție
A strong sad feeling when something important is missing from your life.
A deep feeling of emptiness, often caused by loss or lack of purpose.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
void
IPA
GB/vˈɔɪd/
US/vˈɔɪd/
Silabe și accent
void (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (void)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: void
- Comparative: voider
- Superlative: voidest
Noun
- Base: void
- Plural: voids
Verb
- Base: void
- 3rd Person Singular: voids
- Present Participle: voiding
- Past: voided
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
voids
noun
voiding
verb
voided
verb
voider
adjective
voidest
adjective
Related words
devoid
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
valid
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
voidable
adjective
Expresii
fill the void
1/fˈɪl ðə vˈɔɪd/
idiom
Replace something missing in life or space
To do something to stop feeling empty or lonely, or to replace something missing.
Exemple
- He started painting to fill the void after retirement.
- She adopted a dog to fill the void left by her children moving out.
null and void
1/nˈʌl ˈænd vˈɔɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
legally invalid or without effect
Not legal or not accepted by law anymore.
Exemple
- The contract was declared null and void by the court.
- The lease agreement was declared null and void after the discovery of fraud.
- Any agreement made under threat is null and void.
- Any unsigned contract is null and void.