Blank

Empty space on a document or form where information can be filled in, Lacking color or decoration; plain, Showing no emotion or expression; expressionless, Unable to think of something to say or write; lacking ideas

Blank - Merkitykset

Empty space on a document or form where information can be filled in

Esimerkki: Please fill in the blanks with your personal information.

Usage: formalKonteksti: official forms, applications

Huomautus: Commonly used in administrative and bureaucratic contexts.

Lacking color or decoration; plain

Esimerkki: The walls were painted in a blank white color.

Usage: formal/informalKonteksti: describing surfaces, design

Huomautus: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts to describe simplicity or lack of detail.

Showing no emotion or expression; expressionless

Esimerkki: She stared at him with a blank expression.

Usage: formal/informalKonteksti: describing facial expressions, reactions

Huomautus: Used to describe a lack of emotion or reaction in a person's face.

Unable to think of something to say or write; lacking ideas

Esimerkki: He drew a blank when asked about the answer.

Usage: informalKonteksti: conversation, brainstorming

Huomautus: Commonly used in informal situations when someone can't remember or think of something.

Blankn synonyymit

empty

Empty means containing nothing; not filled or occupied.

Esimerkki: The page was completely empty.

Huomautus: Blank usually refers to something that is devoid of any marks or content, while empty implies a lack of substance or contents.

void

Void means completely empty or lacking in something.

Esimerkki: Her mind felt void of any thoughts.

Huomautus: Void often conveys a sense of absence or lack, while blank is more specific to being without content or marks.

bare

Bare means lacking the usual or appropriate covering or clothing; naked.

Esimerkki: The walls were bare, with no decorations.

Huomautus: Bare can also refer to something being uncovered or exposed, whereas blank typically refers to a lack of content or markings.

clear

Clear means free from clouds, mist, or haze.

Esimerkki: The sky was clear of clouds.

Huomautus: Clear can indicate transparency or visibility, while blank suggests an absence of content or markings.

Blankn ilmaisut ja yleiset fraasit

Draw a blank

To be unable to remember or think of something.

Esimerkki: I asked her for the answer, but she drew a blank.

Huomautus: The phrase 'draw a blank' uses 'blank' metaphorically to represent a lack of information or knowledge.

Fill in the blanks

To provide missing information or details.

Esimerkki: The instructions were unclear, so I had to fill in the blanks myself.

Huomautus: In this idiom, 'blank' is used to refer to missing pieces that need to be completed or filled.

Blank check

Complete freedom or authority to act without restrictions.

Esimerkki: The CEO gave the project manager a blank check to complete the project.

Huomautus: Here, 'blank' signifies unlimited or unrestricted, as in a check left blank with the amount to be filled in later.

Blank slate

A clean or empty starting point with no preconceived ideas or influences.

Esimerkki: Moving to a new city gave her a blank slate to start fresh.

Huomautus: 'Blank' in this context refers to a clean, empty surface ready to be filled with new experiences or ideas.

Blank out

To become unaware of one's surroundings or thoughts.

Esimerkki: I often blank out during long meetings and lose track of what is being discussed.

Huomautus: 'Blank out' suggests a temporary state of mental absence or distraction, akin to having a blank mind.

Blank stare

An expressionless and unresponsive look, often indicating confusion or lack of understanding.

Esimerkki: When I asked him about the incident, he just gave me a blank stare.

Huomautus: 'Blank stare' describes a facial expression devoid of emotion or reaction, resembling a blank or empty gaze.

Blank verse

Poetry written in unrhymed iambic pentameter.

Esimerkki: Shakespeare often used blank verse in his plays, such as in 'Hamlet'.

Huomautus: In literature, 'blank verse' refers to poetry that lacks rhyme but adheres to a specific meter, differentiating it from traditional rhymed poetry.

Blank expression

A facial expression that shows no emotion or reaction.

Esimerkki: She wore a blank expression throughout the entire meeting.

Huomautus: 'Blank expression' implies a lack of any discernible emotions or thoughts being conveyed through one's face.

Blank page

An empty sheet of paper symbolizing the beginning of a creative process.

Esimerkki: As a writer, facing a blank page can be intimidating but also full of possibilities.

Huomautus: 'Blank page' signifies a fresh start or the potential for new ideas to be written or drawn on an empty canvas.

Blankn jokapäiväiset (slangi) ilmaisut

Blanket statement

A blanket statement is a generalization that is too broad and oversimplified, often ignoring individual differences or nuances.

Esimerkki: Making a blanket statement like 'all teenagers are lazy' is unfair and inaccurate.

Huomautus: This term uses 'blanket' to imply covering everything without distinction, whereas 'blank' by itself simply suggests emptiness or lack of content.

Blankety-blank

Used as a euphemism for expletives when one wants to express anger or frustration without swearing.

Esimerkki: I'm so frustrated with that blankety-blank printer! It never works when I need it.

Huomautus: The addition of '-y' at the end of 'blank' creates a playful or humorous tone compared to the straightforward 'blank'.

Blankety blank

Used to express strong feelings of disappointment, anger, or shock.

Esimerkki: Can you believe they invited everyone to the party except me? Blankety blank!

Huomautus: Similar to 'blankety-blank', this version intensifies the emotions conveyed, though both serve as euphemistic placeholders for stronger language.

Blankity-blank

Similar to 'blankety-blank,' used to express annoyance, exasperation, or cursing under one's breath.

Esimerkki: I can't believe I forgot my blankity-blank keys at home. Now I'm locked out!

Huomautus: The alteration from 'blank' to 'blankity' adds a touch of whimsy or emphasis on the frustration being felt.

Blank - Esimerkit

The room was completely blank.

Please fill in the blank spaces on the form.

The page was left blank intentionally.

Blankn kielioppi

Blank - Adjektiivi (Adjective) / Adjektiivi (Adjective)

Perusmuoto: blank

Conjugations

Adjektiivi (Adjective): blank

Substantiivi, monikko (Noun, plural): blanks

Substantiivi, yksikkö tai massa (Noun, singular or mass): blank

Verbi, imperfekti (Verb, past tense): blanked

Verbi, gerundi tai ensimmäinen partisiippi (Verb, gerund or present participle): blanking

Verbi, 3. persoona yksikkö preesens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): blanks

Verbi, perusmuoto (Verb, base form): blank

Verbi, preesens ei 3. persoona yksikkö (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): blank

Tavut, Tavujen Erotus ja Paino

blank sisältää 1 tavua: blank

Foneettinen transkriptio: ˈblaŋk

blank , ˈblaŋk (Punainen tavu on painotettu)

Blank - Tärkeys ja käyttötaajuus

Sanaston esiintymis- ja tärkeysindeksi osoittaa, kuinka usein sana esiintyy tietyssä kielessä. Mitä pienempi luku, sitä useammin sanaa käytetään. Yleisimmin käytetyt sanat vaihtelevat tyypillisesti noin 1:stä 4000:een.

blank: ~ 3900 (Yleinen).

Tämä tärkeysindeksi auttaa sinua keskittymään hyödyllisimpiin sanoihin kielenoppimisprosessin aikana.

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