Empty Definition & Meaning
empty
- adjective
- holding or containing nothing; "an empty glass"; "an empty room"; "full of empty seats"; "empty hours"
- devoid of significance or point; "empty promises"; "a hollow victory"; "vacuous comments"
- needing nourishment; "after skipped lunch the men were empty by suppertime"; "empty-bellied children"
- emptied of emotion; "after the violent argument he felt empty"
- noun
- a container that has been emptied; "return all empties to the store"
- verb
- make void or empty of contents; "Empty the box"; "The alarm emptied the building"
- become empty or void of its content; "The room emptied"
- leave behind empty; move out of; "You must vacate your office by tonight"
- remove; "Empty the water"
- excrete or discharge from the body
"Empty" in song lyrics
See how empty is used in real songs:
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"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
Words that rhyme with empty
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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- What does empty mean?
- holding or containing nothing; "an empty glass"; "an empty room"; "full of empty seats"; "empty hours" devoid of significance or point; "empty promises"; "a hollow victory"; "vacuous comments" needing nourishment; "after skipped lunch the men were empty by suppertime"; "empty-bellied children" emptied of emotion; "after the violent argument he felt empty" a container that has been emptied; "return all empties to the store" make void or empty of contents; "Empty the box
- What part of speech is empty?
- Empty is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does empty have?
- Empty has 10 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).