Synonyms for

Emptied

Verb / ˈempti:d / / ˈemti:d / Another word for emptied — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Past tense of the verb 'empty', which means to remove all the contents from something.

Synonyms & similar words

evacuate vacate abandon void fill discharge empty drained cleared evacuated depleted exhausted vacated unloaded voided gutted stripped removed cleansed purged rinsed discharged dumped jettisoned

Synonyms by register

Formal

depleted exhausted drained

Informal

gutted cleared out hollowed out

Literary

voided unburdened

Antonyms

filled full loaded packed brimming stuffed replenished

Common collocations

  • emptied the bin
  • emptied the bottle
  • emptied the room
  • emptied the safe
  • emptied the tank
  • emptied the drawers
  • emptied his pockets

Word family

noun emptiness
verb empty
adjective empty

Usage note

The word 'emptied' implies that the contents have been removed. It is often used for containers or spaces. Be careful not to confuse it with 'empty' used as an adjective meaning lacking content.

Example sentences

  1. I emptied the milk carton.
  2. She emptied her pockets.
  3. He emptied the dishwasher.
  4. The stadium emptied quickly after the game.
  5. The rain emptied the streets.

Quotes

  • 'Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.' - Norman Vincent Peale
  • 'An empty stomach is not a good political adviser.' - Albert Einstein
  • 'An empty canvas is a living wonder... far lovelier than certain pictures.' - Wassily Kandinsky

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