vacant
Translation
vacant, empty, unoccupied
Examples
The seat next to him was vacant.
The seat next to him was vacant.
She had a vacant expression on her face.
She had a vacant expression on her face.
The position of manager is now vacant.
The position of manager is now vacant.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is vacant (sth.) is empty The seat next to him was vacant.
a vacant ((noun)) an empty (noun) She had a vacant expression on her face.
Similar Words
Synonyms: empty, unoccupied; Antonyms: occupied, full
Etymology
From Latin 'vacare' (to be empty).
Memory Tips
Connect it to the word 'vacuum,' which is an empty space. A vacant room is like a small vacuum.