empty — containing nothing; not filled or occupied
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: containing nothing; not filled or occupied
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛmpti/
Korean meaning: 비어있는, 텅 빈
Korean pronunciation: **엠**프티
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
💡 Concept
She stared at the empty fridge after a long week of skipped groceries.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɛmpti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɛmpti/
🌳Etymology
Rootempty
Origin
고대 영어 'æmtig'에서 유래되었으며, 'æmetta(여가, 자유시간)'과 관련이 있습니다. 원래는 '한가한, 자유로운'이라는 의미였지만 점차 '비어있는'의 뜻으로 변화했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
plentytwentydainty
plenty
twenty
dainty
🔗Collocations
empty stomach
empty promise
empty bottle
empty house
empty the trash
feel empty
empty space
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My wallet is as empty as my motivation on Monday morning.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“His head is emptier than a broken piggy bank.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
vacanthollowvoidbareblank
Antonyms
fulloccupiedfilled
Related
vacuumvacantevacuatedrain
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