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Meaning of the word blank in English

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blank

US /blæŋk/
UK /blæŋk/
"blank" picture

Adjective

1.

not written or printed on; empty

Example:
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She handed me a blank sheet of paper.
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The screen went blank.
Synonym:
emptyunfilledunmarkedcleanclear
2.

showing no emotion or understanding

Example:
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He gave me a blank stare.
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Her face was blank, showing no reaction.
Synonym:
expressionlessvacantemotionlessunresponsivedeadpan

Noun

1.

an empty space or a space to be filled in a document

Example:
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Please fill in the blanks.
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There was a blank where his name should have been.
Synonym:
gapspacevoidopeninglacuna

Verb

1.

to become empty or expressionless

Example:
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His mind went blank when he saw the question.
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Her eyes seemed to blank over as she stared into space.
Synonym:
fadeemptyclearglaze over
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