empty (/ˈemp.ti/)

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🔊 /ˈemp.ti/

Meaning

Meaning: containing nothing

Having nothing inside; not containing anything.

Examples

🗣 The fridge was empty, so we had to order food for dinner.

Etymology

From Old English ‘aemettig’ (at leisure, vacant).

How & Where It’s Used

Describes containers, rooms, and feelings.

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Tags: state, quantity

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