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Empty

/ˈempti/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Empty

adjective

Meaning: With nothing inside.

Full meaning: Containing nothing.

Phonics sounds: e-m-p-t-y — blend them together!

Example: “The cookie jar is empty.”

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Category: describing · Frequency rank: 25 (smaller = more common)