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empty

Pronunciation: [/ˈɛm(p).ti/]

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empty: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use empty in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “container”

(adjective) when something has nothing inside of it. Like when a bottle has nothing in it, it's empty.

Example

The glass was empty after she drank all the water.

Example

The cup is not empty; it's full of juice.

Example

Is the box empty or does it have something inside?

Context: “clear out”

(verb) to remove all the contents from a space. Like when you take everything out of your backpack, you empty it.

Example

She emptied the trash can before leaving the office.

Example

I didn't empty the dishwasher yet; it's still full of dishes.

Example

Can you empty the bag and see what's inside?

How to pronounce empty

Pronunciation: [/ˈɛm(p).ti/]

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