Vacant

Pronunciation: /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Definitions of vacant

adjective describing something that is empty, unoccupied, or available for use

Example Sentences

A1 The vacant seat on the bus was next to me.

A2 I saw a sign that said 'vacant room for rent'.

B1 The job listing specified that the position was vacant.

B2 The vacant look in her eyes told me she was lost in thought.

C1 The mansion had been vacant for years, slowly falling into disrepair.

C2 The vacant expression on his face made it clear he was not paying attention.

Examples of vacant in a Sentence

formal The apartment has been vacant for months, waiting for a new tenant.

informal There's a vacant seat next to me if you want to sit down.

slang I heard that old warehouse is totally vacant, we should check it out.

figurative His eyes looked vacant, as if he was lost in thought.

Grammatical Forms of vacant

• past tense: vacated
• plural: vacants
• comparative: more vacant
• superlative: most vacant
• present tense: vacant
• future tense: will be vacant
• perfect tense: has been vacant
• continuous tense: is being vacant
• singular: vacant
• positive degree: vacant
• infinitive: to vacant
• gerund: vacating
• participle: vacant

Origin and Evolution of vacant

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vacant' originated from the Latin word 'vacantem' which means 'empty, unoccupied'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'vacant' has retained its original meaning of empty or unoccupied, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe a lack of activity or interest in something.