Vacant Meaning in English
word
/ˈveɪkənt/
VAY-kuhnt
/vˈeɪkənt/
VAY-kuhnt
Definition
Not occupied, filled, or being used; empty. It can also refer to a job or position that is not currently held by anyone.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for rooms, seats, land, or jobs. In formal or written English. Common collocations: 'vacant room', 'vacant position', 'vacant lot'. Not used to describe people except metaphorically (e.g., 'a vacant expression').
Spanish: vacantePortuguese (BR): vago - desocupadoPortuguese (PT): vago - desocupadoChinese (Simplified): 空的 - 空缺的Chinese (Traditional): 空的 - 空缺的Hindi: खालीArabic: شاغر - فارغBengali: খালি - ফাঁকাRussian: свободный - вакантный - пустойJapanese: 空いている - 空のVietnamese: trống - còn trốngKorean: 비어 있는 - 공석인Turkish: boş - açık (pozisyon)Urdu: خالی - غیر منظور شدہ (عہدہ)Indonesian: kosong - lowong (jabatan)
Example Sentences
The apartment is vacant now.
basic
There are no vacant seats on the bus.
basic
Is the position still vacant?
basic
We bought the house because the lot next door was vacant and quiet.
natural
His eyes had a vacant look, like he was lost in thought.
natural
If you see a vacant parking spot, please let me know.
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