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Empty
Sounds like
emptee
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Simple meaning
What does Empty mean?
Empty means nothing is inside.
Dictionary definition
Having nothing inside, or to remove everything from something.
Example sentences
Empty in a sentence
easy
The box was empty.
medium
Please empty your backpack before cleaning it.
hard
The empty hallway made the school feel unusually quiet.
Synonyms
Words like Empty
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Empty word family
Base word
empty
adjective
emptier
More empty.
adjective
emptiest
Most empty.
verb
emptied
Made empty in the past.
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Quick practice
Try Empty
Practice 1
What does empty mean?
Empty means there is nothing inside or nothing there.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of empty?
Full is the opposite of empty.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses empty correctly?
An empty jar has nothing inside.
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