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 an empty space or area that is devoid of anything. - Referring to a legal or formal document that is invalid or has no legal effect. - Talking about a feeling of emptiness or lack of purpose in a person's life or actions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of emptiness or lack of substance.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical objects or abstract concepts.
- 3Both can be used as adjectives to modify nouns.
- 4Both have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hollow is more commonly used to describe physical objects or sounds, while void is more commonly used to describe abstract concepts or legal documents.
- 2Emptiness: Hollow implies a space or object that is empty inside, while void implies a complete absence of anything.
- 3Validity: Void specifically refers to something that is invalid or has no legal effect, while hollow does not have this connotation.
- 4Sound: Hollow can also refer to a specific type of sound, while void does not have this connotation.
- 5Connotation: Hollow can imply a lack of depth or substance, while void can imply a lack of purpose or meaning.
Remember this!
Hollow and void are synonyms that describe a state of emptiness or lack of substance. However, hollow is more commonly used to describe physical objects or sounds, while void is more commonly used to describe abstract concepts or legal documents. Additionally, hollow implies a space or object that is empty inside, while void implies a complete absence of anything.
