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The tree trunk was hollow in the middle.
What does Hollow mean?
Hollow means empty inside or not meaningful.
Dictionary definition
Hollow means empty inside; it can also describe words or feelings that seem to lack real meaning.
Example sentences
Hollow in a sentence
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His quick apology sounded hollow to his friend.
hard
The novel contrasts hollow praise with true support.
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Practice 1
What does hollow mean?
Empty inside or lacking real meaning matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hollow?
Empty is close in meaning to hollow.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for hollow?
Solid contrasts with hollow.
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Hollow
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hol · oh · strongest beat: hol
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WordHollow.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningHollow means empty inside or not meaningful.
ExampleExample: The tree trunk was hollow in the middle.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hol · oh
- Strongest beat
- hol
- Ending
- oh
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hol.
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Synonyms
Words like Hollow
Antonyms
Opposite words
solidFull through the inside.
meaningfulHaving real value or feeling.
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Word family
Hollow word family
Base word
hollow
adverb
hollowly
In a hollow way.
noun
hollowness
The quality of being hollow.
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Hint for students
Hollow means empty inside or not meaningful.
Common mix-up
Hollow is not the same as solid. Hollow means hollow means empty inside or not meaningful.
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Read this model sentence: His quick apology sounded hollow to his friend. Clue words: quick, apology, sounded. Underline clue words that show why hollow fits instead of solid. Now write one new sentence that shows hollow without using the word hollow. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show hollow?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "His quick apology sounded hollow to his friend." Why does hollow fit better than solid?
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