Vacancy is a noun with two closelyin a way that is very near or strongly connected related meanings. It can describe an emptycontaining nothing; not filled or occupied space, or the state of a job, room, or position being unoccupiednot being used or held by anyone.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈveɪkənsi/
Easy pronunciation: VAY-kən-see (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable.
Used here in the sense of an empty area or space.
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Vacancy Meaning
an empty space
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an empty area or space
Example: There was a large vacancy in the middle of the crowded room.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- emptiness — Works well when vacancy means emptiness or lack of content.
- void — A strong match for an empty space or a feeling of complete absence.
- vacuum — Can fit the sense of empty space, though it is often used in a more technical or specific way.
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Other Meanings of Vacancy
Meaning 2
not filled or not in use
Part of speech: noun
Definition: being unoccupied
Example: The hotel has several vacancies this weekend.
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Vacancy Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- emptiness
- void
- vacuum
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Common Mistakes
- Using vacancy to mean a person who is free or available; it usually refers to a space, room, job, or position, not a person.
- Mixing up vacancy with vacant, which is the adjective form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does vacancy mean?
Vacancy means an empty space, or the state of something being unoccupied.
What is a synonym for vacancy?
For the empty-space meaning, good synonyms include emptiness, void, and sometimes vacuum. For the unoccupied meaning, there are fewer exact synonyms, and context matters.
Is vacancy the same as vacant?
Not exactly. Vacancy is a noun, while vacant is the adjective, as in a vacant seat or a vacant room.
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