Basic Details
Word: Emptiness
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The state of being empty; a feeling of having no content or value.
Synonyms: Void, emptiness, nothingness, lack
Antonyms: Fullness, abundance, completeness
Idioms and Phrases
- Feel a void: To experience a sense of loss or emptiness. Example: "After her friend moved away, she felt a void in her life."
- Soul searching: Reflecting on one's feelings, often feeling a sense of emptiness. Example: "He went on a trip for some soul searching after his graduation."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The abandoned house had a sense of emptiness that was both eerie and sad.
Example 2: After finishing the book, she felt a deep emptiness because she had grown so attached to the characters.
Example 3: The emptiness in the room was palpable as everyone sat in silence after the announcement.
Fun Fact
Interestingly, the concept of "emptiness" can be found in many cultures, especially in philosophy and spirituality, representing the idea of letting go of material possessions and seeking inner peace.
Famous Quote
"The emptiness is not in the world, but in our own hearts." - T.C. Luoma
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "emptiness" mean?
a) The state of being full
b) The state of being empty
c) The state of being happy
d) The state of being tired
Answer: b) The state of being empty
2. Which of these is a synonym of "emptiness"?
a) Abundance
b) Void
c) Happiness
d) Connection
Answer: b) Void
3. What is an antonym of "emptiness"?
a) Nothingness
b) Fullness
c) Lack
d) Emptiness
Answer: b) Fullness
4. Which sentence correctly uses "emptiness"?
a) She filled the emptiness with laughter and friends.
b) The emptiness of the cake was sweet.
c) He jumped into the emptiness of the water.
d) The emptiness was filled with a candle.
Answer: a) She filled the emptiness with laughter and friends.
5. Which idiom conveys a feeling of emptiness?
a) Full of life
b) Feel a void
c) As busy as a bee
d) See the world
Answer: b) Feel a void
