blank · adjective /blæŋk/
blank (EMPTY)
B1 empty or clear, or containing no information or mark
Dictionary examples:
a blank paper/page/form
My computer's screen suddenly went blank.
Sign your name in the blank space at the bottom of the form.
Learner example:
We must bring [a] pencil and blank paper. (Key English Test; A2; Japanese)
go blank
B2 If your mind goes blank, you suddenly cannot remember or think of something.
Dictionary example:
When she asked me his name, I just went blank.
Learner example:
My mind went blank, I couldn't utter a word. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)
blank (NO FEELING)
C2 showing no feeling or understanding
Dictionary example:
a blank expression
Learner example:
The old woman froze, her blank gaze staring in Leila's direction. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; French)
blank · noun C /blæŋk/
blank
C1 an empty space on a test or form where an answer must be written
Dictionary example:
fill in the blanks
Learner example:
I have always thought that a person which is incredibly good at filling in blanks is not necessarily also an intelligent person. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Italian)
