Empty
Example: The bottle is empty after drinking water
Definition
"Empty" describes a state where something contains nothing inside, such as a bottle with no liquid. It indicates the absence of contents, making it void or unfilled, often implying readiness to be filled or use as it lacks any substance or material.
Etymology
The word "empty" originates from Old English "æmtig," meaning unoccupied or void. It is related to the concept of lacking or being free from content. Did you know? The term has been used for centuries to describe spaces or objects without anything inside.
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"Empty" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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