vacuum

The word “vacuum” has 3 syllables: va-cu-um.

It's pronounced as /ˈvæk.juːm/.


What is synonym and antonym for vacuum?

In the thesaurus, “vacuum” has 7 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vacuum along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for vacuum

  • brush
  • clean
  • gap
  • scrub
  • sweep
  • void
  • wash

Antonyms for vacuum

Meanings of vacuum

  • noun
    1. A region of space that contains no matter.
    2. (plural only "vacuums") A vacuum cleaner.
    3. The condition of rarefaction, or reduction of pressure below that of the atmosphere, in a vessel, such as the condenser of a steam engine, which is nearly exhausted of air or steam, etc.
    4. A spacetime having tensors of zero magnitude.
  • verb
    1. To clean (something) with a vacuum cleaner.
    2. To use a vacuum cleaner.
    3. To optimise a database or database table by physically removing deleted tuples.

Example Sentences

  • The vacuum cleaner efficiently removed dust and debris from the carpet.
  • In the absence of air, a vacuum is created inside the sealed container.
  • The scientist studied the properties of a vacuum in the laboratory.
  • Please use the handheld vacuum to clean up small spills quickly.
  • The space agency explores the mysteries of outer space, where a vacuum exists.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vacuum, such as: abundance, brush, clean, completeness, defile, dirty, gap.

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

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vacancies

vacancy

vacuumed

  • bathe
  • brush
  • brushed
  • clean
  • cleaned
  • cleanse
  • clear
  • clear up
  • disinfect
  • dredge
  • dust
  • mop
  • pick
  • pick up
  • rinse
  • scrape
  • scrub
  • scrubbed
  • soak
  • spruce up
  • sweep
  • swept
  • vacuum
  • wash
  • washed
  • wipe

vacuuming

  • bathe
  • brush
  • brushing
  • clean
  • cleaning
  • cleanse
  • clear
  • clear up
  • disinfect
  • dredge
  • dust
  • mop
  • pick
  • pick up
  • rinse
  • scrape
  • scrub
  • scrubbing
  • soak
  • spruce up
  • sweep
  • sweeping
  • vacuum
  • wash
  • washing
  • wipe

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