(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
If you describe a situation or a feeling as a ~, you mean that it seems empty because there is nothing interesting or worthwhile about it.
His death has left a ~ in the cricketing world which can never be filled.
N-COUNT: usu sing
2.
You can describe a large or frightening space as a ~.
He stared into the dark ~ where the battle had been fought...
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3.
Something that is ~ or null and ~ is officially considered to have no value or authority.
The original elections were declared ~ by the former military ruler...
The agreement will be considered null and ~.
= invalid
ADJ: v-link ADJ
4.
If you are ~ of something, you do not have any of it. (FORMAL)
He rose, his face ~ of emotion as he walked towards the door...
ADJ: v-link ADJ of n
5.
To ~ something means to officially say that it is not valid. (FORMAL)
The Supreme Court threw out the confession and ~ed his conviction for murder.
VERB: V n