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blank

 
 
pronunciation:
blaengk
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
phrases:
draw a blank
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: without marks or writing.
The teacher gave us each a blank sheet of paper.
synonyms:
empty, vacant
similar words:
bare, plain
definition 2: with spaces left empty to be filled in.
Take a blank test form and begin work.
similar words:
clear, empty
definition 3: without expression, interest, or feeling.
His face went blank upon hearing the terrible news.
synonyms:
empty, expressionless, vacant
antonyms:
expressive
similar words:
hollow, void
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a place or space where something is left out or missing.
Fill in the blanks on this form.
synonyms:
gap, opening
similar words:
chasm, emptiness, hollow, nothing, space, vacuum, void, zero
definition 2: a printed form with spaces to be filled in.
You need to fill out this blank to apply for the job.
synonyms:
form
similar words:
application, document, questionnaire
definition 3: a gun cartridge without a bullet.
The actors shoot blanks on TV shows and in the movies.
similar words:
cartridge
phrase: draw a blank
derivations: blankly (adv.), blankness (n.)
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