hollow
Meaning
The term "hollow" refers to something that has an empty space inside or lacks substance, often used to describe physical objects or metaphorically in relation to feelings or arguments.
💡 A common mistake is using "hollow" to describe something that is simply empty, rather than emphasizing the lack of substance or depth.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
her
usual
walk
through
the
small
park
,
Maria
slowed
down
when
she
saw
a
large
tree
near
the
pond
.
A
hollow
in
the
trunk
caught
her
eye
,
and
she
stood
quietly
to
listen
to
the
soft
sound
of
water
and
birds
.
She
remembered
how
she
had
spent
afternoons
here
as
a
child
and
smiled
at
the
familiar
view
.
Despite
the
recent
rain
,
the
path
was
not
muddy
and
a
few
people
were
sitting
on
benches
,
reading
or
talking
in
low
voices
.
When
she
left
,
she
felt
calm
and
decided
to
return
the
next
weekend
for
another
quiet
walk
.
Common Phrases
hollow sound
hollow promise
hollow victory
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