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Q: How does the adjective 'blank' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of blank are empty , vacant , vacuous , and void . While all these words mean "lacking contents which could or should be present," blank stresses the absence of any significant, relieving, or intelligible features on a surface. // a blank wall

Q: When could 'empty' be used to replace 'blank'?

Although the words empty and blank have much in common, empty suggests a complete absence of contents. // an empty bucket

Q: When can 'vacant' be used instead of 'blank'?

In some situations, the words vacant and blank are roughly equivalent. However, vacant suggests an absence of appropriate contents or occupants. // a vacant apartment

Q: Where would 'vacuous' be a reasonable alternative to 'blank'?

The words vacuous and blank are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, vacuous suggests the emptiness of a vacuum and especially the lack of intelligence or significance. // a vacuous facial expression

Q: When would 'void' be a good substitute for 'blank'?

The meanings of void and blank largely overlap; however, void suggests absolute emptiness as far as the mind or senses can determine. // a statement void of meaning

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Synonyms & Antonyms of blank

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1 not expressing any emotion

the teacher knew no one was paying attention when she looked out and saw all those blank faces

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2 lacking contents that could or should be present

the page of instructions actually turned out to be blank

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bare,
clean,
devoid,
empty,
stark,
toom
[chiefly Scottish],
vacant,
vacuous,
void

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barren,
hollow

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complete

replete

filled,
occupied

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full

3 having no exceptions or restrictions

his blank refusal to even consider my request for an unpaid leave of absence

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blank

noun

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1 a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it

handed him an employment blank to fill out

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instrument,
writ

filing

sheet

2 empty space

a blank on the form for the patient's insurance policy number

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nothingness

inane,
vacuum

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blank

verb

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as in lose, forget

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for blank

lose,
miss

misremember

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remind

Frequently Asked Questions About blank

How does the adjective blank contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of blank are empty, vacant, vacuous, and void. While all these words mean "lacking contents which could or should be present," blank stresses the absence of any significant, relieving, or intelligible features on a surface.

a blank wall

When could empty be used to replace blank?

Although the words empty and blank have much in common, empty suggests a complete absence of contents.

an empty bucket

When can vacant be used instead of blank?

In some situations, the words vacant and blank are roughly equivalent. However, vacant suggests an absence of appropriate contents or occupants.

a vacant apartment

Where would vacuous be a reasonable alternative to blank?

The words vacuous and blank are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, vacuous suggests the emptiness of a vacuum and especially the lack of intelligence or significance.

a vacuous facial expression