Black
/blak/
The meaning and definition of Black, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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(in chess and similar games) The person playing with the black set of pieces.
βAt this point black makes a disastrous move.β
- The colour/color perceived in the absence of light, but also when no light is reflected, but rather absorbed.
adjective
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Designated for use by those ethnic groups which have dark pigmentation of the skin.
βblack drinking fountain; black hospitalβ
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(of a card) Of the spades or clubs suits. Compare red
βI was dealt two red queens, and he got one of the black queens.β
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Antonyms
white nonblack unblack bright illuminated lit
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