blank (A1)

noun, adjective

Pronunciation: /blæŋk/

Definition

A space with nothing in it, especially on a form or paper.

Examples

• Please fill in the blank line on the form.

• She stared at the blank page, unsure what to write.

• The teacher asked us to answer the questions in the blank spaces.

How to Use blank

blank space (collocation)

An empty area on a page or form. — "There was a blank space for the signature."

blank look (collocation)

A facial expression showing no emotion or understanding. — "He gave a blank look when I told him the bad news."

Synonyms of blank

Words with a similar meaning to blank:

• empty
• vacant
• unfilled
• void

Antonyms of blank

Words with the opposite meaning to blank:

• full
• filled
• occupied

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