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blacks

Pronunciation: [blaks]

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Learn how to use blacks in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “race/ethnicity”

(noun) a term used to refer to people with dark skin, often associated with African descent. It's a way to talk about a group of people who share similar backgrounds and cultures.

Example

Many blacks have made significant contributions to art and science throughout history.

Example

Not all people view blacks in the same way; some hold unfair stereotypes.

Example

What challenges do blacks face in today's society?

Context: “color/visuals”

(noun) the plural form of black, referring to items or objects that are in a dark color. When you see things that are black, you can say they are blacks.

Example

The store has many blacks, including shoes and coats that are all the same color.

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There weren't any blacks left in my size; all the black shoes were sold out.

Example

Which blacks do you prefer, the shoes or the jackets?

Context: “darkening”

(verb) to make something darker, especially in a situation like art or photography. When you add more color or shading, you black it out.

Example

He blacks out the windows to keep the sunlight from coming in.

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She tried to black out the image, but it didn't work as she intended.

Example

What happens if you black out the picture completely?

How to pronounce blacks

Pronunciation: [blaks]

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