otherwise empty

Frequency: 6.03.1 per million words

Indicates that the state described by the adjective would be different under alternative circumstances.

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Examples (10)

  • The stadium, otherwise empty, echoed with his lone shout.
  • Her life, otherwise empty of joy, found purpose in art.
  • The box was otherwise empty, save for a single forgotten key.
  • An otherwise empty room felt complete with just one chair.
  • The vast plains, otherwise empty, were now dotted with migrating herds.
  • He felt an otherwise empty existence gain meaning after meeting her.
  • The street, otherwise empty at that hour, suddenly had a car driving by.
  • With no one else around, the park was otherwise empty.
  • The old house, otherwise empty, still held a faint scent of lavender.
  • Despite being otherwise empty, the small cupboard contained a hidden compartment.