C1adjective 3K

Vacant

🇬🇧 UK //ˈveɪ.kənt// 🇺🇸 US //ˈveɪ.kənt//

Meaning of Vacant

Not occupied or filled; empty.

In simple words: Empty or not occupied.

Vacant in a sentence

• The apartment has been vacant for several months.
• He had a vacant look on his face during the meeting.
• The shop is vacant after the owner moved away.
• They advertised a vacant position in their company.
• A vacant lot can be transformed into a beautiful park.

How to use Vacant

Use 'vacant' to describe spaces, positions, or expressions that lack activity or occupation. It's suitable for both written and spoken contexts, but avoid using it in informal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a 'vacant' lot - it's empty and waiting.

Related words

Collocations with Vacant

• vacant seat
• vacant position
• vacant lot
• vacant room

Synonyms for Vacant

• empty
• unoccupied
• available
• clear
• bare

Opposites of Vacant

• occupied
• filled
• crowded

Common mistakes with Vacant

• Confused with 'vacation' as in time off.
• Used incorrectly to describe busy places.
• Said as 'vacant of' instead of simply 'vacant'.

Frequently asked questions about Vacant

What does Vacant mean?

Empty or not occupied.

What is the definition of Vacant?

Not occupied or filled; empty.

How do you use Vacant in a sentence?

The apartment has been vacant for several months.

Can you give another example of Vacant?

He had a vacant look on his face during the meeting.

What are synonyms for Vacant?

Common alternatives include empty, unoccupied, available, clear, bare.

What is the opposite of Vacant?

Opposite meanings include occupied, filled, crowded.

What words go with Vacant?

It commonly pairs with vacant seat, vacant position, vacant lot, vacant room.

What are common mistakes when using Vacant?

Confused with 'vacation' as in time off. Used incorrectly to describe busy places. Said as 'vacant of' instead of simply 'vacant'.

How do you pronounce Vacant?

US: //ˈveɪ.kənt//, UK: //ˈveɪ.kənt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Vacant?

Use 'vacant' to describe spaces, positions, or expressions that lack activity or occupation. It's suitable for both written and spoken contexts, but avoid using it in informal settings.

What CEFR level is Vacant?

"Vacant" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.