empty empty /ˈɛmti/

adjective

1. () Holding or containing nothing  ( empty )
   holding or containing nothing
    An empty glass
   an empty glass
    An empty room
   an empty room
    Full of empty seats
   full of empty seats
    Empty hours
   empty hours
   
2. () Devoid of significance or force  ( vacuous , hollow , empty )
   devoid of significance or force
    Empty promises
   empty promises
    A hollow victory
   a hollow victory
    Vacuous comments
   vacuous comments
   
3. Emptied of emotion  ( empty )
   emptied of emotion
    After the violent argument he felt empty
   after the violent argument he felt empty
   
4. Needing nourishment  ( empty , empty-bellied )
   needing nourishment
    After skipped lunch the men were empty by suppertime
   after skipped lunch the men were empty by suppertime
    Empty-bellied children
   empty-bellied children
   

noun

1. A container that has been emptied  ( empty )
   a container that has been emptied
    Return all empties to the store
   return all empties to the store
   
   

verb

1. () Make void or empty of contents  ( empty )
   make void or empty of contents
    Empty the box
   Empty the box
    The alarm emptied the building
   The alarm emptied the building
   
2. () Become empty or void of its content  ( discharge , empty )
   become empty or void of its content
    The room emptied
   The room emptied
   
3. () Leave behind empty; move out of  ( vacate , empty , abandon )
   leave behind empty; move out of
    You must vacate your office by tonight
   You must vacate your office by tonight
   
4. () Remove  ( empty )
   remove
    Empty the water
   Empty the water
   
5. Excrete or discharge from the body  ( empty , evacuate , void )
   excrete or discharge from the body