Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
almost-empty
adjective
/ˌɔːl.məʊstˈɛmpti/
Definition
Not completely full; containing very little.
Examples
- The jar was almost-empty after the long holiday weekend.
- She glanced at her almost-empty cup of coffee, wishing she had made a second pot.
- After eating, the plate was almost-empty, with just a few crumbs left.
Meaning
The term ‘almost-empty’ refers to a state where a container or space is close to being devoid of contents, but not entirely devoid.
Synonyms
- nearly empty
- almost vacant
- partially filled
