ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Empty

/ˈɛm(p).ti/ · adjective

Meaning

Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant..

Definitions by Sense

Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.
(computing, programming, mathematics) Containing no elements (as of a string, array, or set), opposed to being null (having no valid value).
(obsolete) Free; clear; devoid; often with of.
Having nothing to carry, emptyhanded; unburdened.
Destitute of effect, sincerity, or sense; said of language.
Unable to satisfy; hollow; vain.
Destitute of reality, or real existence; unsubstantial.
Destitute of, or lacking, sense, knowledge, or courtesy.

Example Sentences

an empty purse

an empty jug

an empty stomach

[…] something in the little man's appearance suggested that he would be sufficiently attentive to his own comfort to choose the emptiest table.

[…] San Sebastian Church was desolate in the courtyard; emptier, lonelier inside with its pews stretched out like fallen pylons varnished by dolorous residue. From each candlelit nook stared in stony despair one after another saint, regal and rueful: proffering forgiveness, peace, a todo.

United's stature is such that one result must not bring the immediate announcement of a shift in the balance of power in Manchester - but the swathes of empty seats around Old Trafford and the wave of attacks pouring towards David de Gea's goal in the second half emphasised that City quite simply have greater firepower and talent in their squad at present.

It's a 58-minute journey with seven intermediate stops, including a reversal at Cromer - another popular destination. The train starts to empty at North Walsham, and then there is an exodus at Cromer. The coach is almost empty for the final few miles into Sheringham.

And I ſhal finde you emptie of that fault, Right ioyfull of your reformation.

Word Forms

emptier
emptiest
empties
emptying
emptied

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When Should You Use Empty?

Use empty when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does empty mean?

Empty means Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant..

What is a synonym for empty?

Common synonyms include empty, empty as a pauper's purse, empty as the tomb on Easter, clean.

What is the opposite of empty?

Possible antonyms include cramful, cramfull, freighted, fraught.

How do you use empty in a sentence?

an empty purse

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ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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Definitions by Sense

Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.

(computing, programming, mathematics) Containing no elements (as of a string, array, or set), opposed to being null (having no valid value).

(obsolete) Free; clear; devoid; often with of.

Having nothing to carry, emptyhanded; unburdened.

Destitute of effect, sincerity, or sense; said of language.

Unable to satisfy; hollow; vain.

Destitute of reality, or real existence; unsubstantial.

Destitute of, or lacking, sense, knowledge, or courtesy.

Example Sentences

an empty purse

an empty jug

an empty stomach

[…] something in the little man's appearance suggested that he would be sufficiently attentive to his own comfort to choose the emptiest table.

[…] San Sebastian Church was desolate in the courtyard; emptier, lonelier inside with its pews stretched out like fallen pylons varnished by dolorous residue. From each candlelit nook stared in stony despair one after another saint, regal and rueful: proffering forgiveness, peace, a todo.

United's stature is such that one result must not bring the immediate announcement of a shift in the balance of power in Manchester - but the swathes of empty seats around Old Trafford and the wave of attacks pouring towards David de Gea's goal in the second half emphasised that City quite simply have greater firepower and talent in their squad at present.

It's a 58-minute journey with seven intermediate stops, including a reversal at Cromer - another popular destination. The train starts to empty at North Walsham, and then there is an exodus at Cromer. The coach is almost empty for the final few miles into Sheringham.

And I ſhal finde you emptie of that fault, Right ioyfull of your reformation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does empty mean?

Empty means Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant..

What is a synonym for empty?

Common synonyms include empty, empty as a pauper's purse, empty as the tomb on Easter, clean.

What is the opposite of empty?

Possible antonyms include cramful, cramfull, freighted, fraught.

How do you use empty in a sentence?

an empty purse

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.