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EMPTY

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Empty.

How to pronounce empty:

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Empty - as an adjective

Holding or containing nothing

Example: "An empty glass"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
full7

Empty - as a noun

A container that has been emptied

Example: "Return all empties to the store"

Empty - as an adjective satellite

Devoid of significance or force

Example: "Empty promises"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hollow12vacuous12

Needing nourishment

Example: "After skipped lunch the men were empty by suppertime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
empty-bellied

Emptied of emotion

Example: "After the violent argument he felt empty"

Empty - as a verb

Make void or empty of contents

Example: "Empty the box"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fill7

Become empty or void of its content

Example: "The room emptied"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discharge16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fill7

Leave behind empty; move out of

Example: "You must vacate your office by tonight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abandon10vacate11

Remove the contents of a container

Example: "Empty the water"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Excrete or discharge from the body

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
evacuate13void8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
egest6eliminate11excrete16pass6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The empty bottle rolled off the table."
"Her eyes were empty of any emotion."
"The empty chair at the dinner table reminded me of his absence."
"The empty street gave an eerie feeling."
"He stared into the empty space, lost in his thoughts."
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Word Game Points

Is EMPTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, empty is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EMPTY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is EMPTY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, empty is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EMPTY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is EMPTY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, empty is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EMPTY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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