empty

(noun) a container that has been emptied. Examples: "Return all empties to the store."

(verb) make void or empty of contents. Examples: "Empty the box." "The alarm emptied the building."

(verb) become empty or void of its content. Synonyms: discharge. Examples: "The room emptied."

(verb) leave behind empty; move out of. Synonyms: vacate, abandon. Examples: "You must vacate your office by tonight."

(verb) remove. Examples: "Empty the water."

(verb) excrete or discharge from the body. Synonyms: evacuate, void.

(adj) holding or containing nothing. Synonyms: empty (vs. full). Examples: "An empty glass." "An empty room." "Full of empty seats." "Empty hours."

(adj) devoid of significance or point. Synonyms: hollow, vacuous. Examples: "Empty promises." "A hollow victory." "Vacuous comments."

(adj) needing nourishment. Synonyms: empty-bellied. Examples: "After skipped lunch the men were empty by suppertime." "Empty-bellied children."

(adj) emptied of emotion. Examples: "After the violent argument he felt empty."