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empty vs hollow out

hollow out vs empty

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

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

empty and hollow out both are verbs.

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

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