Blank

Quick meaning: Blank is an adjective meaning Free from writing, printing, or marks; having an empty space to be filled in.

Meaning

Free from writing, printing, or marks; having an empty space to be filled in.

More Meanings

1. (figurative) Lacking characteristics which give variety; uniform.
2. Abject; absolute; complete; downright; sheer; utter.
3. (figurative) Without expression, usually because of incomprehension.
4. Utterly confounded or discomfited.
5. Empty; void; without result; fruitless; futile.
6. Devoid of thoughts, memory, or inspiration.
7. (archaic) White or pale; without colour.

Example Sentences

a blank check

a blank ballot

Not a cloud in the blank blue sky.

To the blanc Moone / Her office they preſcrib'd,

Word Forms

• blanker
• blankest
• blanks
• blanking
• blanked

Synonyms for blank

Depending on context, synonyms include freeze, freeze up, lacuna, space, white, clean.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dummy, empty, uncommunicative, space, incommunicative, clean.

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