Synonyms for

Vacuum

Verb / ˈvækju:m / Another word for vacuum — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A space entirely devoid of matter.

Synonyms & similar words

hoover vacancy void vacuumclean vacuity emptiness vacuumcleaner void emptiness nothingness absence lack gap hole depression hollow chasm cavity space bareness desolation loneliness isolation solitude inanity worthlessness uselessness

Synonyms by register

Formal

void emptiness space lacuna

Informal

gap blank nothingness

Literary

abyss chasm ether

Antonyms

fullness solidity substance presence content crowd

Common collocations

  • vacuum cleaner
  • vacuum seal
  • vacuum tube
  • vacuum flask
  • vacuum chamber
  • vacuum packed
  • vacuum energy
  • vacuum state

Word family

noun vacuum
verb vacuum

Usage note

As a verb, 'vacuum' often implies cleaning with a vacuum cleaner. The noun can refer to a literal empty space or a metaphorical lack of something.

Example sentences

  1. The vacuum cleaner sucked up all the dirt from the floor.
  2. The space between the planets is a vacuum.
  3. The vacuum of space is dangerous for humans without a spacesuit.
  4. The scientist conducted experiments in a vacuum chamber.
  5. The vacuum left by the missing book on the shelf was noticeable.

Quotes

  • 'Nature abhors a vacuum.' - Francois Rabelais
  • 'We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.' - Thomas Fuller
  • 'A man's mind, stretched by new ideas, may never return to its original dimensions.' - Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

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