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black Definition and Meaning in English (black definition)

adjective
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Black definition: Having the darkest color owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white.

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Definitions of Black

  1. 1adjective

    Having the darkest color owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white.

  2. 2adjective

    Completely without light or without much light; very dark.

  3. 3noun

    The color black, or a black pigment or dye.

Example Sentences

casual

“She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.”

general

“The sky was black with storm clouds.”

casual

“He prefers black coffee without sugar.”

Inflected Word Forms

nounblackness
adverbblackly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

black marketcollocation

An illegal trade in officially controlled or scarce commodities.

black sheepidiom

A member of a family or group who is regarded as a disgrace to them.

black tiecollocation

A dress code for formal events, typically requiring a tuxedo for men and an evening gown for women.

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What is the meaning of Black in English?▼
Black definition: Having the darkest color owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white.
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'Black' translates to 'black' in English. Black definition: Having the darkest color owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white.
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