What does empty mean in English? Meaning of empty definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "empty": a container that has been emptied
Noun
Meaning: a container that has been emptiedExample: return all empties to the storeSynonyms: emptyHypernyms: containerMeaning of "empty": make void or empty of contents
Verb
Meaning: make void or empty of contentsExample: Empty the box
The alarm emptied the buildingSynonyms: emptyHyponyms: bail
bleed
clean out
clear
clear out
core out
drain
evacuate
eviscerate
exhaust
gut
hollow
hollow out
knock out
voidHypernyms: alter
change
modifyAntonyms: fill
fill up
make fullMeaning of "empty": holding or containing nothing
Adjective
Meaning: holding or containing nothingExample: an empty glass
an empty room
full of empty seats
empty hoursSynonyms: emptyAntonyms: fullSimilar: bare
blank
clean
empty-handed
glassy
glazed
lifeless
looted
pillaged
plundered
ransacked
stripped
vacant
vacuous
void
whiteMeaning of "empty": become empty or void of its content
Verb
Meaning: become empty or void of its contentExample: The room emptiedSynonyms: discharge
emptyHyponyms: flow away
flow offHypernyms: change state
turnAntonyms: fill
fill upMeaning of "empty": devoid of significance or point
Adjective
Meaning: devoid of significance or pointExample: empty promises
a hollow victory
vacuous commentsSynonyms: empty
hollow
vacuousSimilar: meaningless
nonmeaningfulMeaning of "empty": leave behind empty; move out of
Verb
Meaning: leave behind empty; move out ofExample: You must vacate your office by tonightSynonyms: abandon
empty
vacateHypernyms: go away
go forth
leaveMeaning of "empty": needing nourishment
Adjective
Meaning: needing nourishmentExample: after skipped lunch the men were empty by suppertime
empty-bellied childrenSynonyms: empty
empty-belliedSimilar: hungryMeaning of "empty": remove
Verb
Meaning: removeExample: Empty the waterSynonyms: emptyHyponyms: offload
unlade
unloadHypernyms: remove
take
take away
withdrawMeaning of "empty": emptied of emotion
Adjective
Meaning: emptied of emotionExample: after the violent argument he felt emptySynonyms: emptySimilar: drainedMeaning of "empty": excrete or discharge from the body
Verb
Meaning: excrete or discharge from the bodySynonyms: empty
evacuate
voidHyponyms: suctionHypernyms: egest
eliminate
excrete
passAdjective: Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant. an empty purse; an empty jug; an empty stomach 2011 October 23, Phil McNulty, “Man Utd 1 - 6 Man City”, BBC Sport: 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.2011 October 23, Phil McNulty, “Man Utd 1 - 6 Man City”, BBC Sport: 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.(computing, programming) Containing no elements (as of a string or array), opposed to being null (having no valid value).(obsolete) Free; clear; devoid; often with of. Milton that fair female troop […] empty of all good Shakespeare I shall find you empty of that fault.Milton that fair female troop […] empty of all goodShakespeare I shall find you empty of that fault.Having nothing to carry; unburdened. Shakespeare an empty messenger Bible, Exodus iii. 21 When ye go ye shall not go empty.Shakespeare an empty messengerBible, Exodus iii. 21 When ye go ye shall not go empty.Destitute of effect, sincerity, or sense; said of language. empty words, or threats Cibber Words are but empty thanks.Cibber Words are but empty thanks.Unable to satisfy; hollow; vain. empty pleasures Alexander Pope pleas'd in the silent shade with empty praiseAlexander Pope pleas'd in the silent shade with empty praiseDestitute of reality, or real existence; unsubstantial. empty dreams(obsolete) Producing nothing; unfruitful; said of a plant or tree. an empty vine Bible, Genesis xli. 27 seven empty ears blasted with the east windBible, Genesis xli. 27 seven empty ears blasted with the east windDestitute of, or lacking, sense, knowledge, or courtesy. empty brains; an empty coxcomb Shakespeare that in civility thou seem'st so emptyShakespeare that in civility thou seem'st so emptySynonyms:
dry, vacant, uninhabited, unfilled, unoccupied, hollow, deserted, devoid, desolate, bare, blank, barren, abandoned, lacking, exhausted, void, forsaken, dead, desert, wanting, depleted, deflated, waste, clear, destitute, godforsaken, stark, vacuous, vacated, despoiled, evacuated, unfurnished, flat, worthless, meaningless, hollow, devoid, idle, barren, petty, silly, dead, aimless, banal, cheap, deadpan, dishonest, dumb, expressionless, fatuous, frivolous, futile, ignorant, inane, ineffectual, inexpressive, insincere, insipid, jejune, nugatory, otiose, paltry, purposeless, senseless, trivial, unintelligent, unreal, unsatisfactory, unsubstantial, vacuous, vain, valueless, vapid, unfilled, starving, famished, ravenous, unfed, exhaust, drain, consume, dump, unload, leak, clear, escape, evacuate, purge, deplete, gut, vacate, discharge, run out, drink, tap, ebb, eject, expel, disgorge, void, decant, leave, release, unburden, flow out, make void, pour out, rush out, use up,
Antonyms:
overflowing, aware, inhabited, filled, sufficient, animated, entire, replete, satisfied, abundant, copious, fruitful, productive, full, occupied, populated, busy, cherished, unused, complete, sated, effective, valuable, worthwhile, meaningful, useful, filled, productive, entire, replete, satisfied, abundant, copious, fruitful, sufficient, raised, full, complete, sated, effective, entire, filled, replete, satisfied, abundant, copious, fruitful, productive, sufficient, full, satiated, complete, sated, effective, permit, fill, hold, keep, maintain, load, occupy, take in, allow,
