Spell Bee Word: empty

Basic Details

Word: Empty

Part of Speech: Adjective / Verb

Meaning: Adjective: Containing nothing; not filled or occupied. Verb: To remove all the contents from something.

Synonyms: Vacant, hollow, bare

Antonyms: Full, occupied, loaded

Idioms and Phrases

1. Running on empty: Operating with no energy or resources left. Example: "After working all night, she was running on empty."
2. Empty promise: A promise that is not intended to be kept. Example: "Politicians are often accused of making empty promises."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The box was completely empty when she opened it.

Example 2: He emptied the drawer to find his missing keys.

Example 3: The streets looked empty during the early morning hours.

Fun Fact

The word "empty" originates from the Old English word mtig, which means at leisure, unoccupied. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a lack of content or substance.

Famous Quote

"An empty room is a story waiting to happen." Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "empty" mean?

a) Full of things
b) Containing nothing
c) Beautifully decorated
d) Heavy and strong

Answer: b) Containing nothing

2. Which of these is a synonym of "empty"?

a) Full
b) Hollow
c) Loaded
d) Crowded

Answer: b) Hollow

3. Which is an antonym of "empty"?

a) Bare
b) Hollow
c) Full
d) Vacant

Answer: c) Full

4. Which sentence uses "empty" correctly?

a) He empties the air with laughter.
b) The empty bottle rolled off the table.
c) She was emptying on the street.
d) They empty food deliciously.

Answer: b) The empty bottle rolled off the table.

5. What does the idiom "empty promise" mean?

a) A promise quickly fulfilled
b) A believable guarantee
c) A promise that is not intended to be kept
d) A new beginning

Answer: c) A promise that is not intended to be kept