Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An empty space with no matter or air in it. Often used to describe a device used for cleaning by sucking up dirt.
Vacuum
/ˈvækjuəm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The sensor can detect particles in a vacuum chamber.
Her mind felt like a vacuum after the long meeting.
Astronauts must adapt to living in the vacuum of space.
Etymology:
The word vacuum comes from the Latin term vacuus, meaning empty or void. It was first used in English in the mid-16th century to describe a physical space lacking matter.
Usage Statistics:
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