Definition of Empty
Empty
emp·ty
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
not occupied or filled with anything, having nothing inside;
e.g. The vault was completely empty since everything had been taken out of it.
(adjective)
not genuine or sincere, lacking in meaning and often effectiveness, used to describe gestures and words;
e.g. I don't trust her empty words because I don't think she really cares.
(adjective)
lacking in purpose, meaning, or worth;
e.g. He is tired of leading an empty existence.
(verb)
to remove all of the things contained in something, to clear something of its contents;
e.g. She will empty the drawers and organize their contents. The children will empty the cookies from the jar.
(verb)
to be vacated by or cleared of people;
e.g. The restaurant will empty as it gets later in the evening.
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