Meaning & Definition of word "Empty"
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Empty
/ˈɛmpti/
verb:
- 1. To remove the contents of something; to make something void of its contents.
- Example: Please empty your pockets before entering the security area.
- 2. To cause a place or container to become devoid of contents.
- Example: He decided to empty the drawer to find old letters.
adjective:
- 1. Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
- Example: The room was empty after everyone had left.
- 2. Devoid of content or substance.
- Example: She looked at the empty bottle and realized she needed to buy more water.
- 3. Without meaning or significance.
- Example: His promises felt empty and untrustworthy.
Etymology
Old English 'æmtig', from the root 'ame' meaning 'to remove'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
empty-handed:
In a state of having nothing to show for an effort.
empty nest:
A household where children have grown up and left home.
empty promises:
Assurances that are not fulfilled.
Related Words
void:
A completely empty space.
hollow:
Having a space inside; not solid.
devoid:
Entirely lacking in quality or substance.
Slang Meanings of empty
Meaning: Empty as in lacking substance or seriousness.
Example Sentence: His argument was just empty rhetoric.
Meaning: Feeling emotionally drained or vacant.
Example Sentence: After the breakup, I just felt so empty inside.