Black ( adjective , noun , verb )

(As an adjective)

Black ( adjective )

1. Of the very darkest color due to the absence or complete absorption of light.
2. Soiled or discolored by dirt, soot, or smoke.
3. Gloomy or pessimistic.

Origin:

Old english blæc, of germanic origin; related to dutch and german blak "black, dark".

Examples:

1. The black cat sat on the windowsill.
2. She wore a black dress to the funeral.
3. The night was as black as coal.
4. The tree was black against the night sky.
5. The room was black with smoke.

(As a noun)

Black ( noun )

1. Of the very darkest color due to the absence or complete absorption of light.
2. Soiled or discolored by dirt, soot, or smoke.
3. Gloomy or pessimistic.

Origin:

Old english blæc, of germanic origin; related to dutch and german blak "black, dark".

Examples:

1. The black cat sat on the windowsill.
2. She wore a black dress to the funeral.
3. The night was as black as coal.
4. The tree was black against the night sky.
5. The room was black with smoke.

(As a verb)

Black ( verb )

1. Of the very darkest color due to the absence or complete absorption of light.
2. Soiled or discolored by dirt, soot, or smoke.
3. Gloomy or pessimistic.

Origin:

Old english blæc, of germanic origin; related to dutch and german blak "black, dark".

Examples:

1. The black cat sat on the windowsill.
2. She wore a black dress to the funeral.
3. The night was as black as coal.
4. The tree was black against the night sky.
5. The room was black with smoke.