Empty Definition

empty
adjective
  1. holding or containing nothing; "an empty glass"; "an empty room"; "full of empty seats"; "empty hours"
  2. devoid of significance or point; "empty promises"; "a hollow victory"; "vacuous comments"
  3. needing nourishment; "after skipped lunch the men were empty by suppertime"; "empty-bellied children"
  4. emptied of emotion; "after the violent argument he felt empty"
noun
  1. a container that has been emptied; "return all empties to the store"
verb
  1. make void or empty of contents; "Empty the box"; "The alarm emptied the building"
  2. become empty or void of its content; "The room emptied"
  3. leave behind empty; move out of; "You must vacate your office by tonight"
  4. remove; "Empty the water"
  5. excrete or discharge from the body

"Empty" in song lyrics

See how empty is used in real songs:

  • "Blow the door - damn, the place is empty"
    415 f/ Brotha Broski, Icee B — Ruthless is Reality
  • "A pessimist beast, ya glass is half empty"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Army of the Pharaohs — This is War
  • "MC's, steady squeeze 'til the heater is empty"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Slaine — Olde English

Usage tips for "empty"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "empty" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for empty to find words that pair well.

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