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- DictionaryEmp·ty/ˈem(p)tē/
adjective
- 1. containing nothing; not filled or occupied: "the room was empty of furniture"
- 2. (of words or a gesture) lacking meaning or sincerity: "his answer sounded a little empty"
verb
- 1. remove all the contents of (a container): "we empty the cash register each night at closing time"
noun
- 1. a container (especially a bottle or glass) left empty of its contents: informal "the barman collected the empties"
The meaning of EMPTY is containing nothing. How to use empty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Empty.
EMPTY meaning: 1. not containing any things or people: 2. not sincere or without any real meaning: 3. without…. Learn more.
1. To remove the contents of: emptied the dishwasher. 2. To transfer or pour off completely: empty the ashes into a pail. 3. To unburden; relieve: empty oneself of doubt. v.intr. 1. To become empty: The theater emptied after the performance. 2. To discharge its contents: The river empties into a bay.
Empty definition: containing nothing; having none of the usual or appropriate contents. See examples of EMPTY used in a sentence.
Definitions of empty. adjective. holding or containing nothing. “an empty glass” “an empty room” “full of empty seats” “ empty hours” synonyms: bare, stripped. having everything extraneous removed including contents. blank, clean, white. (of a surface) not written or printed on. empty-handed. carrying nothing in the hands. glassy, glazed.
EMPTY definition: 1. not containing any things or people: 2. not sincere or without any real meaning: 3. without…. Learn more.
An empty place, vehicle, or container is one that has no people or things in it. The room was bare and empty. ...empty cans of lager. An empty gesture, threat, or relationship has no real value or meaning. His father threatened to throw him out, but he knew it was an empty threat.
Empty Definition. Containing nothing; having nothing in it. Having no one in it; unoccupied; vacant. An empty house. Having no elements or members; null. An empty set. Carrying or bearing nothing; bare. Having no occupants; not being used. An empty chair.
EMPTY definition: 1. If something is empty, it does not contain any things or people: 2. having no meaning or value…. Learn more.
Definition of empty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
