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 - Betekenissen

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

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

Gebruik: formalContext: official forms, applications

Opmerking: Commonly used in administrative and bureaucratic contexts.

Lacking color or decoration; plain

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

Gebruik: formal/informalContext: describing surfaces, design

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

Showing no emotion or expression; expressionless

Voorbeeld: She stared at him with a blank expression.

Gebruik: formal/informalContext: describing facial expressions, reactions

Opmerking: 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

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

Gebruik: informalContext: conversation, brainstorming

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

Synoniemen van Blank

empty

Empty means containing nothing; not filled or occupied.

Voorbeeld: The page was completely empty.

Opmerking: 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.

Voorbeeld: Her mind felt void of any thoughts.

Opmerking: 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.

Voorbeeld: The walls were bare, with no decorations.

Opmerking: 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.

Voorbeeld: The sky was clear of clouds.

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

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Blank

Draw a blank

To be unable to remember or think of something.

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

Opmerking: 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.

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

Opmerking: 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.

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

Opmerking: 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.

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

Opmerking: '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.

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

Opmerking: '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.

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

Opmerking: '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.

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

Opmerking: 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.

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

Opmerking: '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.

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

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

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Blank

Blanket statement

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

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

Opmerking: 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.

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

Opmerking: 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.

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

Opmerking: 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.

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

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

Blank - Voorbeelden

The room was completely blank.

Please fill in the blank spaces on the form.

The page was left blank intentionally.

Grammatica van Blank

Blank - Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective) / Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective)

Lemma: blank

Vervoegingen

Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective): blank

Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): blanks

Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): blank

Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): blanked

Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): blanking

Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): blanks

Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): blank

Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): blank

Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon

blank bevat 1 lettergrepen: blank

Fonetische transcriptie: ˈblaŋk

blank , ˈblaŋk (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Blank - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.

blank: ~ 3900 (Veelvoorkomend).

Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.

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