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

There’s no more shield over the SSD, and on the digital Xbox Series X, there’s a blank space where the disc drive usually is. —

Tom Warren, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024 Jose, who was the chief operating officer of RCA Records, was hit multiple times, including point blank in the head. —

Christine Pelisek, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024

Noun

Limestone corridors and original cell doors set the stage; natural linens and soft lighting fill in the blanks. —

Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024 Waite looked every day for six weeks, drawing a complete blank. —

Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024

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The ensemble of emotions that Estes experienced after blanking the Angels is completely and totally unique. —

Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 3 July 2024 Poly blanked Jordan 33-0 and Lakewood blew out Compton 57-0. —

Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for blank

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To the empty wok, add the remaining vegetable oil, the garlic, ginger, and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant, 30–60 seconds.

Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
There were cigarettes on the bar, empty glasses on the back tables, and only a dozen guests left at Sid Gold’s Request Room.

Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024

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