empty — containing nothing; not filled or occupied
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: containing nothing; not filled or occupied
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛmpti/
Example Sentences
- My wallet is as empty as my motivation on Monday morning.
- The refrigerator was so empty that even the light bulb looked lonely.
- Please empty your bag for the security check.
empty
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɛmpti/]
containing nothing; not filled or occupied
She stared at the empty fridge after a long week of skipped groceries.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English æmtig, related to æmetta meaning 'leisure' or 'free time'. Originally describing something 'unoccupied' or 'free', the meaning gradually shifted to denote the physical state of being vacant or containing nothing.
Breakdown
Old English æmtig (unoccupied, free) evolved through Middle English emptie, with the suffix -y (adjective-forming) applied to the root æmt- (leisure, vacancy).
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📝Examples
“My wallet is as empty as my motivation on Monday morning.”
“The refrigerator was so empty that even the light bulb looked lonely.”
“Please empty your bag for the security check.”
“The theater was completely empty during the afternoon show.”
“His head is emptier than a broken piggy bank.”
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