The Opposite(Antonym) of “congest”
The antonyms of congest are clear and empty. The antonyms clear and empty convey a state of absence or lack of something, in contrast to the crowded or blocked state of congest.
Explore all Antonyms of “congest”
- clear
- empty
Definitions and Examples of clear, empty
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Free from obstructions, blockages, or congestion.
Example
The doctor said his lungs were clear and healthy.
empty
Containing nothing; having no occupants or contents.
Example
The fridge was empty, so she went to the grocery store to buy some food.
Key Differences: clear vs empty
- 1Clear refers to a state of being free from obstruction or blockage, while empty refers to a state of having no occupants or contents.
- 2Clear can be used to describe physical objects such as roads, pipes, and lungs, while empty is used to describe containers, rooms, and spaces.
Effective Usage of clear, empty
- 1Traffic: Use congest to describe traffic jams or crowded roads, and clear to describe free-flowing traffic.
- 2Health: Use congest to describe blocked airways or nasal passages, and clear to describe healthy lungs or sinuses.
- 3Containers: Use empty to describe containers that have no contents, and clear to describe containers that are free from obstruction or residue.
Remember this!
The antonyms of congest are clear and empty. Use clear to describe a state of being free from obstruction or blockage, and empty to describe a state of having no occupants or contents. These words can be used to describe traffic, health, and containers.