Empty ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Empty ( adjective )

1. Having nothing inside.
2. Having had all contents removed.
3. Devoid of contents or substance.
4. Not having any value, significance, or effect.
5. Without people or animals.

Origin:

Middle english emty, from old french esmty, from esmettre, to put out, remove, from latin ex- + mittere to send.

Examples:

1. The glass was empty.
2. The room was empty of furniture.
3. Her promise was empty.
4. The streets were empty of traffic.
5. The threat was empty, since he had no power.

(As a verb)

Empty ( verb )

1. Having nothing inside.
2. Having had all contents removed.
3. Devoid of contents or substance.
4. Not having any value, significance, or effect.
5. Without people or animals.

Origin:

Middle english emty, from old french esmty, from esmettre, to put out, remove, from latin ex- + mittere to send.

Examples:

1. The glass was empty.
2. The room was empty of furniture.
3. Her promise was empty.
4. The streets were empty of traffic.
5. The threat was empty, since he had no power.