Meaning of the word empty in English

What does empty mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

empty

US /ˈemp.ti/

UK /ˈemp.ti/

containing nothing; not filled or occupied

Example:

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The box was completely empty.

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The streets were empty at night.

Synonym:

vacant hollow void

Antonym:

full filled occupied

lacking meaning or purpose

Example:

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His promises turned out to be empty words.

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She felt an empty feeling after the breakup.

Synonym:

hollow meaningless futile vain

Antonym:

meaningful purposeful full

remove all the contents of (a container)

Example:

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He emptied the trash can.

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She emptied her pockets of loose change.

Synonym:

clear drain unload

Antonym:

fill load