Definitions

vacated

[vey-key-tid] / ˈveɪ keɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

abandoned

Synonyms

STRONG

deserted discarded dissipated dropped dumped eliminated empty forgotten forsaken jilted left neglected rejected relinquished shunned sidelined

WEAK

alone cast aside cast away eighty-sixed given up godforsaken left in the cold left in the lurch outcast passed up pigeon-holed side-tracked unoccupied vacant

Antonyms

WEAK

adopted chaste cherished defended innocent maintained moral pure restrained supported virtuous

ADJECTIVE

empty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bare barren blank deserted desolate devoid dry hollow unfilled uninhabited unoccupied vacant

STRONG

abandoned clear dead deflated depleted desert despoiled evacuated exhausted forsaken lacking void wanting waste

WEAK

destitute godforsaken hot-air stark unfurnished vacuous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aware busy filled full inhabited occupied overflowing populated

STRONG

animated cherished sufficient unused

WEAK

abundant complete copious effective entire fruitful productive replete sated satisfied

ADJECTIVE

lorn

Synonyms

WEAK

alone bereft cast aside cast away derelict deserted desolate discarded dissipated dropped dumped eighty-sixed eliminated empty forgotten forlorn forsaken given up godforsaken jilted left left in the cold left in the lurch neglected outcast passed up pigeon-holed rejected relinquished shunned side-tracked sidelined unoccupied vacant

ADJECTIVE

moved

Synonyms

STRONGEST

relocated removed

STRONG

departed emigrated left migrated transferred

WEAK

changed residences gone away

Antonyms

WEAK

remaining resident

ADJECTIVE

open

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accessible clear free susceptible wide

STRONG

agape bare cleared disclosed emptied expanded exposed extended gaping patent peeled removed rent revealed rolling stripped unbarred unblocked unbolted unburdened uncluttered uncovered unfolded unfurled unlocked unplugged unsealed yawning

WEAK

airy ajar dehiscent expansive extensive made passable naked navigable passable patulous ringent spacious spread-out unimpeded unobstructed unshut unstopped

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hindered limited restricted

STRONG

concealed

WEAK

ambiguous blocked certain closed deceitful deceptive decided definite dishonest fastened inaccessible locked lying obstructed shifty shut subjective sure unavailable unclear vague

ADJECTIVE

unloaded

Synonyms

STRONG

void

Antonyms

WEAK

loaded

Example Sentences

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“Companies had instituted hiring freezes or were not backfilling vacated positions,” said Steve Miller, chief of the ISM services survey.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

In the San Fernando Valley’s District 3, Tim Gaspar and Barri Worth Girvan were leading the field of three candidates vying for the seat being vacated by Bob Blumenfield.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Across the metro area, developers are tearing down vacated call centers and replacing them with industrial parks and data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

On the board, he will take up a seat vacated by Trump ally Stephen Miran, who was named as a governor in September to complete the unfinished term of Adriana Kugler, who resigned.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Swaddled in leaded clothing, they crossed to Gilman Hall and crab-walked up two flights of stairs to a vacated laboratory.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

vacated

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