Definitions and Examples of empty, scattered, dispersed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
empty
Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
Example
The box was empty after I took out all the books.
Spread out or dispersed irregularly; not concentrated in one place.
Example
The toys were scattered all over the room.
Distributed or spread over a wide area or distance.
Example
The protesters were dispersed by the police.
Key Differences: empty vs scattered vs dispersed
- 1Empty refers to a complete lack of objects in a particular place.
- 2Scattered implies that objects are spread out or dispersed irregularly.
- 3Dispersed suggests that objects are distributed or spread over a wide area or distance.
Effective Usage of empty, scattered, dispersed
- 1Enhance Description: Use these antonyms to provide vivid descriptions of objects and their arrangement.
- 2Improve Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in writing to create variety and avoid repetition.
- 3Expand Vocabulary: Learn and use these antonyms to enrich your vocabulary and express ideas more accurately.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of piled convey a lack of accumulation or concentration of objects in a particular place. Empty denotes a complete lack of objects, scattered implies irregular dispersion, and dispersed suggests distribution over a wide area. Use these antonyms to enhance description, improve writing, and expand vocabulary.
