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

This helps prevent glaring blank spots or lopsided areas. —

Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024 In between Dmitri’s facial swaps in the movie, there’s a glimpse of his blank silver facade – a nod to how the character looks on the page. —

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024

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Richards also objected to the way that O'Brien filled out his questionnaire from the League of Women Voters, leaving blanks for questions directed at non-incumbents. —

Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024 The blank does not feature marks for the new Action Button or Capture Button, instead relying on a more traditional side-button approach. —

Ewan Spence, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024

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Chicago was blanked again by the Senators on Saturday, 4-0, while Detroit split a doubleheader at home with the California Angels. —

Chuck Murr, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 Cease, who blanked the Nationals in Washington, lost a bid for the White Sox on Sept. 3, 2022, when Minnesota’s Luis Arraez (now a Padres teammate) singled with two outs in the ninth. —

Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for blank

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So the Titans left home and headed west for California, looking for a dream but coming up empty.

Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
So, Jack goes off to Charmaine's house to check in on her, only to find her house disturbingly quiet and empty.

Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024

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