ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Emptying

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Emptying is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of empty.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of empty.

More Meanings

  1. The act by which something is emptied.
  2. (in the plural) Alternative form of emptins.

Example Sentences

The bucket under the leaky roof needs frequent emptyings.

Word Forms

Synonyms for emptying

Depending on context, synonyms include voidance, evacuation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include evacuation, voidance, dumping, discharging, unloading, discharge.

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