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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Devoid VS void

What is the difference between devoid and void?
  

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"Devoid" is always used as an adjective, while "void" can be used as an adjective, a verb, or a noun. As adjectives, "void" and "devoid" mean basically the same. "Void" means empty; "devoid" means empty, but only after something has been taken away.

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  • "Devoid" is always used as an adjective, while "void" can be used as an adjective, a verb, or a noun.
  • As adjectives, "void" and "devoid" mean basically the same.
  • "Void" means empty; "devoid" means empty, but only after something has been taken away.
  • " Example: After her husband's death, her life seemed to be devoid of meaning.
  • Void: Noun: an empty space, a vacancy Verb: to empty, to clear Adjective: empty, vacant, unoccupied
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"Devoid" is always used as an adjective, while "void" can be used as an adjective, a verb, or a noun. As adjectives, "void" and "devoid" mean basically the same. "Void" means empty; "devoid" means empty, but only after something has been taken away. "Devoid" is usually followed by "of."

Example: After her husband's death, her life seemed to be devoid of meaning.

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so ,my email was correct today when I said that I am never void of opinions?

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Having something"taken" from you, makes you (become(?)) DeVoid of IT!
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