va
cant
Comparative
more vacant
Superlative
most vacant
1
(of a house, room, seat, etc.) empty or unoccupied and available to be used
- The vacant house at the end of the street had been abandoned for years.
- She found a vacant seat near the window and settled in for the long train journey.
- The hotel had a few vacant rooms available for last-minute bookings.
- There is a vacant apartment available for rent in the building.
- He found a vacant spot on the beach to lay his towel.
Synonyms:
2
lacking mental engagement or awareness
- His vacant stare suggested he was lost in his own world.
- She responded with a vacant nod, indicating she wasn’t truly listening.
- The debate felt empty, filled with vacant statements rather than genuine arguments.
- The student’s vacant expressions during the lesson showed her disinterest.
- His vacant replies made it clear he hadn’t considered the topic deeply.
Synonyms:
3
(of a job or position) not currently occupied or filled by someone
- There is a vacant position for a marketing manager at the company.
- They posted an ad for the vacant job on their website.
- She applied for the vacant teaching position at the school.
- The company is actively looking to fill the vacant role as soon as possible.
- After the promotion, the department had a vacant spot that needed to be filled.