unoccupied — Not being used or lived in; empty or vacant. Can also mean not busy or engaged in activity.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not being used or lived in; empty or vacant. Can also mean not busy or engaged in activity.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈɑːkjupaɪd/
Korean meaning: 비어있는, 사용되지 않는; 한가한
Korean pronunciation: 언-아-큐-파이드 (강세: 큐)
Example Sentences
- The ghost was disappointed to find the supposedly haunted mansion completely unoccupied - even the other ghosts had moved out!
- The parking lot remained unoccupied despite the 'Reserved for Superheroes Only' sign.
- During unoccupied moments, she likes to practice origami.
unoccupied
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈɑːkjupaɪd//
Not being used or lived in; empty or vacant. Can also mean not busy or engaged in activity.
Not being used or lived in; empty or vacant. Can also mean not busy or engaged in activity.
The house stayed unoccupied, but I'm terrified, not satisfied!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'occupare' meaning 'to seize or take possession of,' with the negative prefix 'un-' added in English to mean 'not occupied.'
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The ghost was disappointed to find the supposedly haunted mansion completely unoccupied - even the other ghosts had moved out!”
“The parking lot remained unoccupied despite the 'Reserved for Superheroes Only' sign.”
“During unoccupied moments, she likes to practice origami.”
“The office has been unoccupied since the company relocated last year.”
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