The stage was empty once again.

Meaning: This means that after the performance was over, the stage was no longer occupied and was empty.

Choice of Words: "Stage" means a raised platform where performances are given. "Empty" means containing nothing. "Once" means one time in the past. "Again" means happening or repeating after an earlier occurrence.

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The stage was empty again.

Meaning: This means that the stage had nothing on it and that this has happened before. It's like saying, There was nothing on the stage again.

Choice of Words: Stage is a raised platform that is used for performances or presentations. Empty means having nothing in it. Again means that something has happened more than one time. When you put them together, "The stage was empty again" means that there was nothing on the stage and that this had happened before.

The stage stood vacant once more.

Meaning: This means that the stage had nothing on it and that this has happened before. It's like saying, There was nothing on the stage again.

Choice of Words: Stage is a raised platform that is used for performances or presentations. Vacant means empty or unoccupied. Once more means that something has happened more than one time. When you put them together, "The stage stood vacant once more" means that there was nothing on the stage and that this had happened before.

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