Word: EMPTY
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of EMPTY
- (usually plural) A container, especially a bottle, whose contents have been used up, leaving it empty.
"Put the empties out to be recycled."
- To make empty; to void; to remove the contents of.
"The cinema emptied quickly after the end of the film."
- Of a river, duct, etc: to drain or flow toward an ultimate destination.
"Salmon River empties on the W shore about 2 miles below Bear River."
- Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.
"an empty purse; an empty jug; an empty stomach"
- Containing no elements (as of a string, array, or set), opposed to being null (having no valid value).
- Free; clear; devoid; often with of.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "empty" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "empty" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EMPTY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EMPTY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EMPTY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EMPTY:
- # the empty effect
- # master of empty
- # playing with empty
- # in terms of empty
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