Definitions and Examples of empty, depleted, scarce
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
empty
Containing nothing; not filled or occupied.
Example
The fridge was empty so we had to go grocery shopping.
Reduced in quantity, strength, or effectiveness due to overuse or exhaustion.
Example
After running a marathon, his energy was completely depleted.
Insufficient or lacking in quantity or availability.
Example
During the drought, water became scarce and people had to conserve it.
Key Differences: empty vs depleted vs scarce
- 1Empty refers to a complete lack of content or substance.
- 2Depleted implies that something has been used up or exhausted.
- 3Scarce means that something is in short supply or insufficient.
Effective Usage of empty, depleted, scarce
- 1Vocabulary Building: Learn and use these antonyms to expand your vocabulary.
- 2Writing: Use these antonyms to add variety and depth to your writing.
- 3Daily Conversation: Incorporate these antonyms in your daily conversations to express yourself more accurately.
Remember this!
The antonyms of replete are empty, depleted, and scarce. Use empty to describe a complete lack of content, depleted to imply something has been used up, and scarce to describe something in short supply. Incorporate these antonyms in your vocabulary, writing, and daily conversations to express yourself more accurately.
