blank
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for blank, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Free of writing, marks, or content; empty.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use blank
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French blanc, "white," via Middle English — the sense shifted from "white/pale" to "empty" over time.
Full origin of blank →Frequently asked questions
What does “blank” mean?
The word “blank” means free of writing, marks, or content; empty. In plain terms, empty of content or expression — or, as a verb, to suddenly forget something or deliberately ignore someone.
How do you pronounce “blank”?
“Blank” is pronounced BLANGK (/ˈbleɪ̯ŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “blank” in a sentence?
Here is “blank” used in a sentence: “She stared at the blank page, unsure how to start.”
What part of speech is “blank”?
Depending on how it is used, “blank” can be an adjective, a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “blank” come from?
The word “blank” comes from Old French. From Old French blanc, "white," via Middle English — the sense shifted from "white/pale" to "empty" over time.
Is “blank” a common word?
“Blank” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “blank” have?
“Blank” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: free of writing, marks, or content; empty.
What is the difference between blank and empty?
"Blank" usually describes a surface that has no writing, marks, or content on it, such as a blank page or screen. "Empty" describes something with nothing inside it, like an empty box, so a page can be blank while a container is empty.
What is the difference between blank and plain?
"Blank" means free of any writing, marks, or content, while "plain" means simple or without decoration but not necessarily empty. A plain page could still have text on it; a blank page has none.
What is the difference between blank and clear?
"Blank" emphasises the absence of marks or content on a surface, while "clear" often emphasises the absence of obstruction or the quality of being easy to see through. A form can be blank (unfilled) but a sky is clear (unclouded).