empty
Translation
empty
Examples
The box is empty.
The box is empty.
His words felt empty.
His words felt empty.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is empty to be empty The box is empty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vacant, void, hollow; Antonyms: full, filled
Etymology
From Old English 'ǣmettig' meaning 'at leisure, not occupied'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an 'M' shaped box that is 'empty' in the middle.