black

Meanings

• adjective

  The absence of light; the darkest color.

  - "The night was pitch black."
  - "The raven was as black as coal."

• adjective, noun

  Belonging to or denoting people who have dark skin.

  - "The black community came together to celebrate their heritage."
  - "He is black and proud."

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Pronunciation

1. /blak/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=877348"

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Antonyms

white , nonblack , unblack , white , bright , illuminated , lit

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Synonyms

blackball , blacklist , blacken , darken , swarten , dark , swart , dark , gloomy , pitch-black

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with black
ack , back , crack , pack , track

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. black (English) : the color
   

2. black (English) : belonging to or denoting people with dark skin
   

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Variants

List of all variants of black that leads to same result
black , blacker , blackest , blackish , blackly , blacks , on the black , blacked , blacking , Black , Hugo Black , Hugo L. Black , Hugo LaFayette Black , James W. Black , Sir James Black , Sir James W. Black , Sir James Whyte Black , Amo , Da , black alder , black alders , black-and-blue , black-and-tan , black and tan , black and tans

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

blacker, blackest, blacken, blackened, blackening

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Etymology

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Old English blæc or blacc, related to blawan, 'to blow'. The absence of light is symbolized by the absence of light in the eyes when they are closed.

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Trivia

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1. Black is the second-largest color in the visual spectrum, after white.

2. The ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile River turning black signaled the beginning of the flooding season.

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Related Concepts

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1. black hole: A region in space from which nothing can escape, not even light.

2. black market: An illegal market for buying and selling goods and services.

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Culture

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Black is a significant color in various cultures, symbolizing power, wealth, and mystery. In Western cultures, black has been associated with death and mourning. In African cultures, black represents the richness and diversity of the African people.

How to Memorize "black"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and imagine the absence of light. Visualize the darkest color.
   - Imagine a raven or a crow, which are often associated with the color black.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color black with the night, darkness, and mystery. Remember that black is the absence of all colors.
   - Associate black with power and elegance, as in tuxedos or formal attire.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'BIG' to remember the definitions: Black is the Absence of light, and it is a color for Belonging to people with dark skin.

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