Definitions
- Describing a feeling of emptiness or lack of substance in something. - Referring to a physical space that is empty or hollow inside. - Talking about the quality of sound that is produced when something is struck or tapped and produces a dull, echoing noise.
- Describing a feeling of emptiness or lack of meaning in something. - Referring to an empty space or gap that is missing something. - Talking about a legal or formal declaration that nullifies or cancels something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a sense of emptiness or lack of substance.
- 2Both can refer to a physical or abstract concept.
- 3Both can be used to describe a negative feeling or situation.
- 4Both can be used in a metaphorical sense.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hollowness is more commonly used to describe physical objects or sounds, while void is more commonly used to describe abstract concepts or legal situations.
- 2Connotation: Hollowness has a connotation of shallowness or lack of depth, while void has a connotation of absence or negation.
- 3Emotion: Hollowness is often associated with disappointment or disillusionment, while void is often associated with loss or grief.
Remember this!
Hollowness and void are synonyms that both describe a sense of emptiness or lack of substance. However, hollowness is more commonly used to describe physical objects or sounds, while void is more commonly used to describe abstract concepts or legal situations. Additionally, hollowness has a connotation of shallowness or lack of depth, while void has a connotation of absence or negation.
