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emptied

 

[ ˈɛmptid ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'emptied' is the past tense of the verb 'empty', which means to remove all the contents from a container or space. It implies that something which once contained items, substance, or value has now been completely cleared out. This word can be used in various contexts such as physical objects, emotional states, or even abstract concepts. For example, a room can be emptied of furniture, a person's mind can be emptied of thoughts, or a bank account can be emptied of funds.

Synonyms

cleared, depleted, drained, vacated

Examples of usage

  • She emptied the suitcase on the bed.
  • He felt emptied after the intense discussion.
  • The cup was emptied of its contents.
  • They emptied the garage to make space.
  • The donation campaign emptied the local food pantry.

Translations

Translations of the word "emptied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esvaziado

🇮🇳 खाली किया गया

🇩🇪 entleert

🇮🇩 dikosongkan

🇺🇦 випорожнений

🇵🇱 opróżniony

🇯🇵 空にされた

🇫🇷 vidé

🇪🇸 vacío

🇹🇷 boşaltılmış

🇰🇷 비워진

🇸🇦 فارغ

🇨🇿 vyprázdněný

🇸🇰 vyprázdnený

🇨🇳 清空的

🇸🇮 izpraznjen

🇮🇸 tæmdur

🇰🇿 босатылған

🇬🇪 ცარიელი

🇦🇿 boşaldılmış

🇲🇽 vacío

Etymology

The word 'empty' comes from the Old English term 'æmtig', which meant 'vacant, hollow, or unfilled'. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word '*aimtiz', which likely also meant lacking content. The evolution into 'emptied' marks a transition from a state of being to an action performed, indicating the process of removing contents. This transformation in usage reflects a broader linguistic trend where verbs evolve from static descriptors into active terms reflecting physical or metaphorical actions. The suffix '-ed' signifies the past, indicating that the action of causing something to be empty has already been completed. Across different languages, similar roots are apparent, showcasing how the concept of emptiness has been fundamentally understood throughout various cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,685, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.