The Opposite(Antonym) of “overfull”
The antonyms of overfull are empty and vacant. The antonyms empty and vacant convey a lack or absence of something, in contrast to overfull, which means excessively full.
Explore all Antonyms of “overfull”
- vacant
- empty
Definitions and Examples of empty, vacant
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
empty
Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
Example
The fridge was empty except for a carton of milk.
Not occupied; free from any person or thing.
Example
The hotel room was vacant when we arrived.
Key Differences: empty vs vacant
- 1Empty refers to a space or container that has nothing inside.
- 2Vacant refers to a place or position that is not occupied by anyone or anything.
- 3Overfull means excessively full, beyond the normal or desired level.
Effective Usage of empty, vacant
- 1Describing Space: Use empty to describe a space or container that has nothing inside.
- 2Describing Occupancy: Use vacant to describe a place or position that is not occupied by anyone or anything.
- 3Describing Fullness: Use overfull to describe something that is excessively full.
Remember this!
The antonyms empty and vacant convey a lack or absence of something, while overfull means excessively full. Use these words to describe space, occupancy, and fullness.