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Meaning in simple English
US /blæk/
black means: Having the darkest color, like coal or the sky on a night without stars.
adjective
DARKEST COLORA1
Having the darkest color, like coal or the sky on a night without stars.
- He wore black shoes.
- She painted the door black.
- Is that your black cat?
RACIAL IDENTITYA2
Belonging to a group of people with African family origins, often with dark skin.
- She is the first Black woman to lead the team.
- Many Black students joined the discussion.
- He spoke about his experiences as a Black man.
NO LIGHTB1
Completely dark because there is no light.
- The room was completely black.
- We walked through a black tunnel.
- The sky grew black as the last light faded.
CULTURE AND HISTORYB1
Relating to the lives, history, or culture of people with African family origins.
- We are studying Black history.
- The museum celebrates Black culture.
- She teaches a course on Black literature.
NO MILKA2
Coffee or tea served without milk or cream.
- I drink my coffee black.
- She ordered two black coffees.
- Would you like your tea black?
VERY BADC1
Very bad, evil, or connected with terrible events.
- It was a black day for the village.
- The story tells of his black deeds.
- She feared the power of black magic.
noun
DARKEST COLORA1
The darkest color, like coal or ink.
- Black is my favorite color.
- She always wears black.
- Mix a little black into the blue paint.
PROFITB2
A financial position in which you earn more money than you spend.
- The business is finally in the black.
- Higher sales brought our accounts back into the black.
- Will the company stay in the black this year?
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