empty

verb B1 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

To empty something means to remove everything from it so that it has nothing inside.

💡 Don't confuse "empty" with "full"; they are opposites.

Example Sentences

Can you empty the trash before you leave today ?

Please do not empty the box before checking inside .

Please empty the trash before you leave the room .

Word in Context

After dinner I went to the kitchen and saw the sink full of plates . I decided to empty the dishwasher and put the clean dishes away . While I was doing this , my little brother helped by drying the cups . When we finished , the kitchen looked tidy and we both felt calm .

Common Phrases

empty a box empty your mind empty the trash

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