In this section, we will learn how to empty a list in Python.

Python List clear() Method

The Python List clear() method is used to remove the entire elements of a list. This means after running this method on top a list object, its entire elements will be gone.

List clear() Method Syntax:

List.clear()

List clear() Method Parameter:

The method does not take any argument.

List clear() Method Return Value:

The method does not return a value.

It will affect the target list by removing its elements. But again, it doesn’t return a value.

Example: empty list in python

names = ["Omid", "Jack", "John"]

names.clear()

print(names)

Output:

[]

Example: python clear a list

list1 = [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9]

list1.clear()

print(list1)

Output:

[]