Definition

Empty or not occupied; having no contents or activities.

Example

The house has been vacant for several months.

Conversation

Did you see that house on the corner?

Yeah, it looks really vacant and abandoned.

I wonder how long it's been vacant.

I heard it’s been empty for years, such a shame.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vacant → It is formed from "vacare" (meaning to be empty or free) and the suffix "-ant" (indicating an ongoing state). The word "vacant" means being in a state of emptiness or not occupied.

Memory Tip

Think of a space that is 'empty' ('vacare') — that's why we say it is vacant.

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