What is the antonym of “filled”?
The antonyms of filled are empty and vacant. The antonyms empty and vacant describe a state of absence or lack of something.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
empty
Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
Example
The glass was empty, so she went to refill it with water.
vacant
Not occupied; having no tenant or occupant.
Example
The hotel room was vacant, so they decided to book it for the night.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Empty describes a space or container that has nothing in it.
- 2Vacant describes a place or position that is not currently occupied by anyone.
Good things to know
- 1Describing Spaces: Use empty to describe containers, rooms, or spaces that have nothing in them.
- 2Describing Positions: Use vacant to describe job positions, seats, or places that are not currently occupied.
- 3Expressing Absence: Use these antonyms to express the absence or lack of something.
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Remember this!
The antonyms empty and vacant describe a state of absence or lack of something. Use empty to describe containers, rooms, or spaces that have nothing in them, and use vacant to describe job positions, seats, or places that are not currently occupied.
