Definitions and Examples of hollow, empty, void
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a space or cavity inside; empty or void.
Example
The tree trunk was hollow and made a strange echoing sound when knocked on.
empty
Containing nothing; having no contents.
Example
The fridge was empty except for a carton of milk and some leftovers.
A completely empty space; a vacuum. / Completely empty; having no legal force or effect.
Example
The void in the wall was filled with insulation to keep the room warm. / The contract was declared void because it was not signed by both parties.
Key Differences: hollow vs empty vs void
- 1Hollow describes something that has a space or cavity inside, while empty means containing nothing.
- 2Void is a more formal term that can be used as a noun or adjective, and refers to a completely empty space or something that has no legal force or effect.
- 3Voidless is not a commonly used word in English, but it can be interpreted as the opposite of void, meaning full or complete.
Effective Usage of hollow, empty, void
- 1Describing Objects: Use hollow to describe objects that have a space or cavity inside, and empty to describe objects that have no contents.
- 2Legal Terminology: Use void to describe contracts or agreements that have no legal force or effect.
- 3Vocabulary Building: Learn these antonyms to expand your vocabulary and improve your communication skills.
Remember this!
The antonyms of voidless are hollow, empty, and void. Use hollow to describe objects with a space or cavity inside, empty to describe objects with no contents, and void to describe something with no legal force or effect. Learning these antonyms can help you expand your vocabulary and improve your communication skills.
