blank
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/blæŋk/
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/blæŋk/
adjective
A2
having no writing, printing, or markings
Write on one side of the paper and leave the other side blank.
R
lacking any detail, image, or decoration
Suddenly the screen went blank.
R
showing no emotion, understanding, or response
I asked several people about it and just got blank stares in return.
R
complete and absolute
a blank refusal/denial
noun
A2
a space left empty for writing
Please fill in the blanks.
R
a state of having no memory
My mind was a blank and I couldn't remember her name.
R
a cartridge without a bullet
The troops fired blanks in the air.
verb
R
to ignore someone completely
I saw her on the bus this morning, but she totally blanked me.
R
to suddenly forget or be unable to remember
I knew the answer, but I totally blanked during the test.
translation
having no writing, printing, or markings; lacking any detail, image, or decoration; showing no emotion, understanding, or response; complete and absolute
a space left empty for writing; a state of having no memory; a cartridge without a bullet
to ignore someone completely; to suddenly forget or be unable to remember
Word Forms
3rd Present
blanks
Past
blanked
Perfect
blanked
Progressive
blanking
Comparative
blanker
Superlative
blankest
Plural
blanks