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empty vs clear out

clear out vs empty

empty is a noun but clear out is not a noun.

empty is an adjective but clear out is not an adjective.

empty and clear out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
empty Yes Yes Yes No
clear out No No Yes No
As verbs, clear out is a hyponym of empty; that is, clear out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than empty:
  • empty: make void or empty of contents
  • clear out: empty completely
empty (noun) clear out (noun)
a container that has been emptied
empty (adjective) clear out (adjective)
holding or containing nothing
emptied of emotion
needing nourishment
devoid of significance or force
empty (verb) clear out (verb)
excrete or discharge from the body empty completely
become empty or void of its content clear out the chest and lungs
make void or empty of contents move out and leave nothing behind
remove the contents of a container
leave behind empty; move out of
Difference between empty and clear out

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