vacancies
/vəˈkænsiz/
NOUN
1. Empty spaces or unoccupied areas
Spaces or places that are empty, unoccupied, or lacking something that would normally be present.
1.1. Physical gaps, holes, and cavities
Empty spaces, openings, or hollow areas within or between objects or materials.
Synonyms
- blanks
- cavities
- gaps
- holes
- hollows
Antonyms
- fullness
Examples
- The inspection revealed several vacancies in the structure where material was missing.
- Small cavities and gaps were visible in the damaged wall.
- The workers filled the holes and hollows before applying the final coating.
Related Words
1.2. Voids and states of emptiness
Empty or unoccupied spaces characterized by an absence of contents, substance, or material.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- fullness
Examples
- The survey identified several vacancies in the otherwise solid material.
- The spaces between the components formed small voids within the structure.
- Scientists studied the vacua created inside the experimental chamber.