emptied (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmptid/

Definition

Made or became completely empty, having had all its contents removed.

Examples

• She emptied the trash can into the larger bin.

• The stadium emptied quickly after the concert.

• He emptied his pockets onto the table.

How to Use emptied

empty out (phrasal verb)

To remove everything from a container or place. — "He emptied out his pockets to find the keys."

empty into (prepositional phrase)

To flow or pour from one container or place into another. — "The river empties into the sea."

Synonyms of emptied

Words with a similar meaning to emptied:

• cleared
• drained
• vacated
• discharged

Antonyms of emptied

Words with the opposite meaning to emptied:

• filled
• loaded
• replenished

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