empty Synonyms
empty Meaning
empty (n)
a container that has been emptied
empty (v)
make void or empty of contents
become empty or void of its content
leave behind empty; move out of
remove
excrete or discharge from the body
empty (a)
holding or containing nothing
empty (s)
devoid of significance or force
needing nourishment
emptied of emotion
empty (superl.)
Containing nothing; not holding or having anything within; void of contents or appropriate contents; not filled; -- said of an inclosure, as a box, room, house, etc.; as, an empty chest, room, purse, or pitcher; an empty stomach; empty shackles.
Free; clear; devoid; -- often with of.
Having nothing to carry; unburdened.
Destitute of effect, sincerity, or sense; -- said of language; as, empty words, or threats.
Unable to satisfy; unsatisfactory; hollow; vain; -- said of pleasure, the world, etc.
Producing nothing; unfruitful; -- said of a plant or tree; as, an empty vine.
Destitute of, or lacking, sense, knowledge, or courtesy; as, empty brains; an empty coxcomb.
Destitute of reality, or real existence; unsubstantial; as, empty dreams.
empty (n.)
An empty box, crate, cask, etc.; -- used in commerce, esp. in transportation of freight; as, special rates for empties.
empty (v. t.)
To deprive of the contents; to exhaust; to make void or destitute; to make vacant; to pour out; to discharge; as, to empty a vessel; to empty a well or a cistern.
empty (v. i.)
To discharge itself; as, a river empties into the ocean.
To become empty.
empty Sentence Examples
- The room was completely empty, devoid of any furniture or decorations.
- The vase was empty, as the flowers had wilted and died.
- The bag was empty, as all the groceries had been unpacked and put away.
- The wallet was empty, as all the money had been spent on bills and expenses.
- The house was empty, as the family had moved away to a new town.
- The stadium was empty, as the game had been canceled due to bad weather.
- The parking lot was empty, as all the cars had left after the concert.
- The beach was empty, as it was too cold for swimming or sunbathing.
- The cave was empty, as the explorers had already searched it for treasure.
- The heart was empty, as the person had lost their loved one.
FAQs About the word empty
a container that has been emptied, make void or empty of contents, become empty or void of its content, leave behind empty; move out of, remove, excrete or disc
barren,devoid, emptied, drained, bare, stark,vacant, deserted, void, blank
complete, complete,full, full, filled, supplied, supplied, occupied, replete, occupied
The room was completely empty, devoid of any furniture or decorations.
The vase was empty, as the flowers had wilted and died.
The bag was empty, as all the groceries had been unpacked and put away.
The wallet was empty, as all the money had been spent on bills and expenses.
