C1
empty vs unoccupied vs vacant
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| emptyadjective/ˈemp.ti/ | Meaning with nothing or no one inside | Goes with — | Example The fridge was empty, so we ordered pizza for dinner. |
| unoccupiedadjective/ʌnˈɑː.kjə.paɪd/ | Meaning empty, with nobody living in it or using it | Goes with currently unoccupied | Example Thousands of new apartments on the edge of the city remain unoccupied. |
| vacantadjective/ˈveɪ.kənt/ | Meaning empty and not being used or lived in, or available for someone to take | Goes with vacant seat | Example There was one vacant seat at the back of the bus. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The fridge was , so we ordered pizza for dinner.