empty
/ˈɛmpti/
noun
- An empty container, especially a bottle or can.
- The recycling bin was full of glass empties.
- He stacked the beer empties in the garage.
- We collected all the empties to return for the deposit.
verb
- To remove the contents from something; to make or become empty.
- He emptied his pockets onto the table.
- The stadium emptied quickly after the final whistle.
- Please empty the dishwasher before you leave.
- To pour out or discharge the contents of a container.
- She emptied the water from the vase into the sink.
- He emptied the bag of groceries onto the counter.
- The truck emptied its load of gravel at the construction site.
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adjective
- Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
- She stared at the empty page, unable to write a single word.
- The refrigerator was empty, so we ordered pizza.
- The theater was almost empty for the afternoon show.
- Lacking meaning, value, or sincerity.
- The politician's promises were empty words.
- His apology felt empty and insincere.
- She felt an empty sense of victory after winning the argument.
- Hungry (informal).
- I skipped lunch, so my stomach is empty.
- After the long hike, everyone felt empty and ready for dinner.
- Don't talk to me until I've eaten—I'm completely empty.
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