Synonyms for

Empty

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

Definition

having nothing inside or remaining

Synonyms & similar words

evacuate vacate abandon emptybellied void hollow vacuous fill full discharge vacant deserted lonely unoccupied barren hollow devoid clear blank unused abandoned uninhabited bare clean unfilled vacuous void nothing exhausted unpopulated

Synonyms by register

Formal

vacant void unoccupied devoid

Informal

bare cleared hollow nada

Literary

desolate barren vacuous

Antonyms

full filled occupied complete packed loaded brimming

Common collocations

  • empty space
  • empty promise
  • empty stomach
  • empty handed
  • empty nest
  • empty threat
  • empty calories
  • empty house

Word family

noun emptiness
verb empty
adjective empty
adverb emptily

Usage note

While 'empty' can describe a physical lack of contents, it's also used figuratively for things like promises or threats, often with a negative connotation of being insincere or lacking substance.

Example sentences

  1. The jar was empty.
  2. The room felt empty without her.
  3. His pockets were empty.
  4. The bottle is empty.
  5. The playground was empty.

Quotes

  • The world is full of empty people.
  • The empty vessel makes the greatest sound.
  • The empty heart is the one that is open to everything.

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