All Definitions for Blank
Below are all the dictionary definitions of blank:
1Free from writing, printing, or marks
2Having an empty space to be filled in.
3Lacking characteristics which give variety
4Uniform.
5Abject
6Absolute
7Complete
8Downright
9Sheer
10Utter.
11Without expression, usually because of incomprehension.
12Utterly confounded or discomfited.
13Empty
14Oid
15Without result
16Fruitless
17Futile.
18Devoid of thoughts, memory, or inspiration.
19Of ammunition: having propellant but no bullets
20Unbulleted.
21The white spot in the centre of a target
22Hence (figuratively) the object to which anything is directed or aimed, the range of such aim .
23A lot by which nothing is gained
24A ticket in a lottery on which no prize is indicated [since the 16th century].
25An empty space
26A void, for example on a paper .
27A space to be filled in on a form or template.
28Provisional words printed in italics (instead of blank spaces) in a bill before Parliament, being matters of practical detail, of which the final form is to be settled in committee .
29A document, paper, or form with spaces left blank to be filled in at the pleasure of the person to whom it is given (e.g. a blank charter, ballot, form, contract, etc.), or as the event may determine
30A blank form .
31An empty form without substance
32Anything insignificant
33Othing at all .
34An unprinted leaf of a book [20th century].
35Blank verse .
36A piece of material roughly cut, forged, cast, etc. to the size and shape of the thing to be made, and ready for the finishing operations
37(coining) the disc of metal before stamping .
38Any article of glass on which subsequent processing is required [since the 19th century].
39The shaved wax ready for placing on a recording machine for making wax records with a stylus [20th century].
40A vacant space, place, or period
41A void [since the 17th century].
42The ¹ / ₂₃₀₄₀₀ of a grain [17th century].
43An empty space in one's memory
44A forgotten item or memory [since the 18th century].
45A dash written in place of an omitted letter or word [since the 18th century]
46The space character
47The character resulting from pressing the space bar on a keyboard.
48A domino without points on one or both of its divisions.
49A tile that can be played as any letter and having a point value of zero.
50An ineffective effort which achieves nothing [since the 20th century].
51A sample for a control experiment that does not contain any of the analyte of interest, in order to deliberately produce a non-detection to verify that a detection is distinguishable from it.
52Infertile semen.
53To make void
54To erase.
55To ignore (a person) deliberately.
56To render ineffective by blanketing with turbulent airflow, such as from aircraft wake or reverse thrust.
57To prevent from scoring
58For example, in a sporting event.
59To become blank.
60To experience a temporary lapse of memory
61To be temporarily unable to remember a particular fact. (Commonly used in the first person, present progressive tense, and commonly followed by on to create a transitive phrasal verb.)
62White or pale
63Without colour.
64A small French coin, originally of silver, afterwards of copper, worth 5 deniers
65Also a silver coin of Henry V current in the parts of France then held by the English, worth about 8 pence .
66A nonplus [16th century].
67Used as an anonymous placeholder for a person's name.
68A surname.
69Ellipsis of blank cartridge [since the 19th century].
About synonyms for blank
Finding the right synonym for blank helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "Free from writing, printing, or marks", blank has 4 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Utter is the most direct replacement in most situations. Clean works well in formal or professional contexts. White is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for blank, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.