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Definition empty in British English

empty adjective

adjective
/ˈempti/
1

containing nothing

Example

an empty jar

Example

His pockets were empty.

Example

There were no empty spaces in the car park.

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Example

an empty room

Example

Emma's flat stood empty for six months.

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1.2

containing very few people or things

Example

The beach was really empty.

Example

the early morning, when the streets are empty of traffic

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2

lacking emotion, interest, or purpose

Example

Her life felt empty and meaningless.

Example

a voice totally empty of expression

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3

empty words or promises are things that you say you will do but do not do

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3.1

used about things that people do that have no real effect

Example

an empty gesture

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Definition empty in British English