came up empty

The phrase “came up empty” has 4 syllables: came up emp-ty

It's pronounced as /keɪm ʌp ˈɛmpti/


What is synonym and antonym for came up empty?

In the thesaurus, “came up empty” has 11 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for came up empty along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for came up empty

Antonyms for came up empty

  • came off
  • clicked
  • delivered
  • succeeded
  • went
  • went over
  • worked out

Example Sentences

  • Despite their efforts, the search came up empty and they found no clues.
  • He came up empty after asking several people for directions.
  • The investigation came up empty, leaving the case unresolved.
  • They tried to find a solution, but their brainstorming session came up empty.
  • The store’s inventory check came up empty, revealing no new stock.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to came up empty, such as: came off, came to grief, clicked, collapsed, delivered, failed, fell flat.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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