vacant
/'veikənt/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Empty, not occupied: Describing a space, position, or container that is not currently filled or in use.
- Lacking thought, intelligence, or expression: Describing a mind, look, or expression that shows a lack of understanding, interest, or awareness.
Examples of Usage
Describing an empty space or position:
- The apartment has been vacant for three months.
- There is a vacant seat at the back of the theater.
- The company is trying to fill a vacant managerial position.
Describing a lack of thought or expression:
- He had a vacant stare, as if he wasn't listening.
- Her mind felt vacant after the long, boring lecture.
Advanced Usage
"Vacant lot": An area of land in a city that is not built on. (Note: This is a compound noun listed here as an example of advanced usage where "vacant" modifies "lot").
- Children were playing baseball on the vacant lot.
"To fall vacant": To become empty or available, often used for positions or properties.
- The position will fall vacant when the current director retires.
Variants and Related Words
Vacancy (noun):
- An empty space or an available position.
- The hotel has no vacancies tonight.
- We are advertising a vacancy for a receptionist.
Vacantly (adverb):
- In a way that shows a lack of thought or expression.
- She smiled vacantly and nodded.
Synonyms
- Empty: Containing nothing; not filled.
- Unoccupied: Not being lived in or used.
- Blank: Showing no understanding, reaction, or emotion.
- Vacuous: Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence.
Antonyms
- Occupied: In use; filled.
- Engaged: Busy; involved.
- Attentive: Paying close attention.
Related Phrases
"With a vacant expression/look": With a face that shows no understanding or interest.
- He just stood there with a vacant expression.
"Lie vacant": To remain empty or unused.
- The building has lain vacant for years.
Adjective
- without an occupant or incumbent
- the throne is never vacant
- void of thought or knowledge
- a vacant mind