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black

 

[ blæk ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000 Color
Context #1 | Adjective

color

Belonging to the group of colors which do not reflect much light. Absence of light in a place.

Synonyms

dark, ebony, sable

Examples of usage

  • The cat's fur was black as night.
  • The room was pitch black and I couldn't see anything.
Context #2 | Noun

race

A dark-skinned person, especially one of African or Aboriginal descent.

Synonyms

African American, descendant, person of color

Examples of usage

  • He was the first black to win an Oscar for Best Actor.
  • There is still discrimination against blacks in many parts of the world.
Context #3 | Noun

color

The color of coal or of night; opposite to white; the darkest color, resulting from the absence or complete absorption of light.

Synonyms

dark, ebony, sable

Examples of usage

  • The black of the night sky was dotted with stars.
  • He wore a black suit to the funeral.

Translations

Translations of the word "black" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preto

🇮🇳 काला

🇩🇪 schwarz

🇮🇩 hitam

🇺🇦 чорний

🇵🇱 czarny

🇯🇵 黒い (くろい)

🇫🇷 noir

🇪🇸 negro

🇹🇷 siyah

🇰🇷 검정색 (geomjeongsaek)

🇸🇦 أسود (aswad)

🇨🇿 černý

🇸🇰 čierny

🇨🇳 黑色 (hēisè)

🇸🇮 črn

🇮🇸 svartur

🇰🇿 қара

🇬🇪 შავი (shavi)

🇦🇿 qara

🇲🇽 negro

Word origin

The word 'black' has its origins in the Old English word 'blæc', which meant 'absence of color' or 'dark'. It has been used to describe the darkest color and has been associated with various meanings throughout history. In many cultures, black is seen as a symbol of power, elegance, and formality. It has also been used to represent evil, death, and mourning. The color black plays a significant role in art, fashion, and symbolism.

See also: blackbird, blackboard, blacken, blackened, blackening, blackhead, blacklist, blackmail, blackness, blackout.

Word Frequency Rank

At #528 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.