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vacant

Pronunciation: [ˈveɪ.kənt]

Word

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

Context: “real estate”

(adjective) when a space, like a house or a room, is empty and not being used by anyone. Imagine a house that has no one living in it.

Example

The apartment next door is vacant and ready for someone new to move in.

Example

All the houses in the neighborhood are full; none of them are vacant.

Example

Is there a vacant room available for rent in this building?

Context: “mental state”

(adjective) when someone looks like they are not thinking or paying attention. It can be like when you're daydreaming and your mind isn't really focused.

Example

During the movie, his expression was vacant, suggesting he was lost in thought.

Example

Her face was not vacant at all; she was fully engaged in the conversation.

Example

Do you think he seemed vacant during the discussion?

How to pronounce vacant

Pronunciation: [ˈveɪ.kənt]

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