vacant
Pronunciation: [ˈveɪ.kənt]
Word
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?
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