WordHive Learning Dictionary

Blank

adjective, noun

Blank means empty or without writing.

5 letters 1 syllable

What does Blank mean?

Blank means empty or without writing.

Dictionary definition

Empty, plain, or without writing, marks, or information.

Example sentences

Blank in a sentence

easy

Write your name on the blank line.

medium

The artist started with a blank page.

hard

The student stared at the blank screen before beginning the essay.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Blank

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does blank mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to blank?

Practice 3

Which word is an antonym of blank?

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Blank

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Sounds like

BLANK

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Blank

emptyUse when nothing is inside or written there.
plainUse for something without decoration or detail.
Antonyms

Opposite words

filledUse when something has content or writing in it.
writtenUse when marks or words have been added.
Synonym practice

Want to practice blank synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The empty notebook waited on the desk," then compare close word choices. Practice blank synonyms.

Word family

Blank word family

Base word

blank

noun

blanks

Empty spaces to fill in.

adverb

blankly

In an empty or expressionless way.

noun

blankness

The state of being blank.

Related words
Student support

Understand Blank

Hint for students

Blank means empty or without writing.

Common mix-up

Do not use blank just because it sounds familiar. Make sure the sentence matches this meaning: Blank means empty or without writing.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The artist started with a blank page. Clue words: artist, started, page. Underline clue words that show why blank fits instead of filled. Now write one new sentence that shows blank without using the word blank. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show blank?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The artist started with a blank page." Why does blank fit better than filled?