Definitions
- Describing an object or space that is empty inside. - Referring to a sound that is produced by something empty or lacking substance. - Talking about a feeling of emptiness or lack of depth in a person's character or words.
- Describing a space or position that is unoccupied or available. - Referring to a facial expression or gaze that is empty or lacking emotion. - Talking about a mind that is empty or lacking thoughts or ideas.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of emptiness or lack of substance.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical spaces or objects.
- 3Both can be used to describe mental states or expressions.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hollow is more commonly used to describe physical objects or emotional states, while vacant is more commonly used to describe physical spaces or positions.
- 2Emotion: Hollow can imply a negative emotion, such as emptiness or insincerity, while vacant is more neutral and can simply mean unoccupied or lacking expression.
- 3Sound: Hollow can refer to a specific type of sound, while vacant does not have a sound-related meaning.
- 4Depth: Hollow can imply a lack of depth or substance, while vacant does not have this connotation.
Remember this!
Hollow and vacant are synonyms that both describe a state of emptiness or lack of substance. However, hollow is more commonly used to describe physical objects or emotional states, while vacant is more commonly used to describe physical spaces or positions. Additionally, hollow can imply a negative emotion or lack of depth, while vacant is more neutral in its connotations.
