empty

/ˈɛm(p).ti/adj
Early Childhood
1

Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.

2

Containing no elements (as of a string, array, or set), opposed to being null (having no valid value).

3

Free; clear; devoid; often with of.

4

Having nothing to carry, emptyhanded; unburdened.

5

Destitute of effect, sincerity, or sense; said of language.

6

Unable to satisfy; hollow; vain.

7

Destitute of reality, or real existence; unsubstantial.

8

Destitute of, or lacking, sense, knowledge, or courtesy.

9

Not pregnant; not producing offspring when expected to do so during the breeding season.

10

Producing nothing; unfruitful.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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