What does blank mean?
Blank means (archaic) White or pale; without colour..
Blank
/ˈblæŋk/ · adjective
Meaning
(archaic) White or pale; without colour..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) White or pale; without colour.
- Free from writing, printing, or marks; having an empty space to be filled in.
- (figurative) Lacking characteristics which give variety; uniform.
- Abject; absolute; complete; downright; sheer; utter.
- (figurative) Without expression, usually because of incomprehension.
- Utterly confounded or discomfited.
- Empty; void; without result; fruitless; futile.
- Devoid of thoughts, memory, or inspiration.
Example Sentences
To the blanc Moone / Her office they preſcrib'd,
blank paper
a blank check
a blank ballot
a blank CD
Referee Michael Oliver failed to detect a foul in a crowded box and the Canaries escaped down the tunnel with the scoreline still blank.
a blank desert; a blank wall; blank unconsciousness
Not a cloud in the blank blue sky.
Synonyms for blank
Antonyms for blank
Related Words
Word Forms
- blanker
- more blank
- blankest
- most blank
- blanks
- blanking
- blanked
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for blank?
Common synonyms include blank cartridge, blank bullet, draw a blank, freeze.
What is the opposite of blank?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use blank in a sentence?
To the blanc Moone / Her office they preſcrib'd,
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