BLANK Synonyms: 231 Similar and Opposite Words

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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adjective

ˈblaŋk

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as in empty

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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as in devoid

lacking contents that could or should be present the page of instructions actually turned out to be blank

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as in complete

having no exceptions or restrictions his blank refusal to even consider my request for an unpaid leave of absence

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blank

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noun

as in form

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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as in emptiness

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

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blank

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verb

as in to ignore

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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

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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Recent Examples of blank

Adjective

Skeins of yarn, yards of fabric, rubber stamps, blank canvases, vintage postcards, old magazines, paints, pastels and pipe cleaners. —

Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2025 McKinley was shot twice at point blank range while attending the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, on Sept. 6, 1901, according to White House historians. —

Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2025

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Much of the time, these MCs are providing analysis in real time, sourcing their information from across social media and the internet and relying on their audience to fill in the blanks. —

Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024 So we are left to our imagination, with a little exposition to fill in the blanks. —

Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

Verb

The Steelers offense was blanked the entire first half, punting on each of their four drives. —

Ryan Morik, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025 Sadly, her stirring work has gone unseen by stateside audiences – the film's limited release is Jan. 17 – and she was blanked in Wednesday’s SAG nominations. —

Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for blank

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What To Know The ASTRA Telegram channel, a project run by independent Russian journalists, said Ukraine targeted the plant in a massive drone attack, and struck an empty tank on its territory.

— Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
With 200,000 people initially under mandatory evacuations, homes were empty, allowing criminals the opportunity to steal valuables.

— Megan Forrester, ABC News, 20 Jan. 2025

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