Here's why:
* Empty is an adjective that describes a state of being without contents. It's an absolute term, meaning it doesn't have degrees. Something is either empty or not empty.
* To express varying degrees of emptiness, we use other words or phrases:
* More or less empty: This describes varying levels of fullness or lack of contents.
* Almost empty: This indicates a state close to being entirely empty.
* Completely empty: Emphasizes the absence of anything.
Example:
Instead of saying "This box is emptier than that one," you would say:
* "This box is almost empty, while that one is more full."
* "This box has less in it than that one."