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1. a. : containing nothing. empty shelves. b. : not occupied or inhabited. an empty building. c. : unfrequented. d. : not pregnant. empty heifer. : null sense 4a. the empty set. 2. a. : lacking reality, substance, meaning, or value : hollow. an empty pleasure.
EMPTY meaning: 1. not containing any things or people: 2. not sincere or without any real meaning: 3. without…. Learn more.
Empty describes something as containing nothing or to remove contents from something. Empty also describes something that is meaningless. Empty has several other senses as an adjective and a verb. If something is empty, there is nothing in it. Empty is the opposite of full and is used
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.
6 days ago · 1. adjective. 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. The roads were nearly empty of traffic. [ + of] Synonyms: bare, clear, abandoned, deserted More Synonyms of empty. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
verb. uk / ˈempti / us. empty verb (CONTAINER) If you empty a container, or if you empty the things inside it, you remove everything from it: Where can I empty this ashtray? He emptied the dirty water into the sink. empty verb (PLACE) to become empty: The room emptied rapidly when the fire started.
Definition of empty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
empty. [ emp-tee ] show ipa. See synonyms for empty on Thesaurus.com. adjective,emp·ti·er, emp·ti·est. containing nothing; having none of the usual or appropriate contents: an empty bottle. having no occupant or occupants; vacant; unoccupied: an empty house. without cargo or load: an empty wagon.
containing nothing; having none of the usual or appropriate contents: an empty bottle. having no occupant or occupants; vacant ; unoccupied : an empty house. without cargo or load: an empty wagon.
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.
