evacuated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪˈvæk.juˌeɪ.tɪd/
KK: /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪ.tɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing a place that has had its people or inhabitants removed, usually for safety reasons.
Example
The evacuated area was marked with warning signs to keep people away.
Conversation
Did you hear about that building that got evacuated yesterday?
Yeah, I heard it was because of a fire alarm. Did anyone get hurt?
No, thankfully everyone was safe, but it was pretty chaotic during the evacuated scene.
I can imagine! Those situations can be really stressful.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
vacant
deserted
abandoned
Antonyms
populated
occupied
filled
verb
Definition
To remove people from a place of danger to a safer location.
Example
The authorities evacuated the residents before the storm hit.
Tense Forms
Past: evacuated
Past Participle: evacuated
Conversation
Did you hear about the fire drill yesterday?
Yeah, they evacuated everyone from the building.
I was in the cafeteria when it happened!
Root Explanation
Evacuated → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out) and "vacuare" (meaning to make empty). The word "evacuated" means to make a place empty by removing people or things from it.
Memory Tip
Think of 'making empty' ('vacuare') by removing things 'out' ('e-') — that's why evacuated means to clear out a space.
Visually Confused Words
unevacuated
vacuate
vasculated
vacuolated
revacate
evaluate
arcuated
vacate