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 - Significados

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

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

Uso: formalContexto: official forms, applications

Observação: Commonly used in administrative and bureaucratic contexts.

Lacking color or decoration; plain

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

Uso: formal/informalContexto: describing surfaces, design

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

Showing no emotion or expression; expressionless

Exemplo: She stared at him with a blank expression.

Uso: formal/informalContexto: describing facial expressions, reactions

Observação: 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

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

Uso: informalContexto: conversation, brainstorming

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

Sinônimos de Blank

empty

Empty means containing nothing; not filled or occupied.

Exemplo: The page was completely empty.

Observação: 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.

Exemplo: Her mind felt void of any thoughts.

Observação: 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.

Exemplo: The walls were bare, with no decorations.

Observação: 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.

Exemplo: The sky was clear of clouds.

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

Expressões e frases comuns de Blank

Draw a blank

To be unable to remember or think of something.

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

Observação: 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.

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

Observação: 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.

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

Observação: 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.

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

Observação: '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.

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

Observação: '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.

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

Observação: '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.

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

Observação: 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.

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

Observação: '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.

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

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

Expressões cotidianas (gíria) de Blank

Blanket statement

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

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

Observação: 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.

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

Observação: 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.

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

Observação: 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.

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

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

Blank - Exemplos

The room was completely blank.

Please fill in the blank spaces on the form.

The page was left blank intentionally.

Gramática de Blank

Blank - Adjetivo (Adjective) / Adjetivo (Adjective)

Lema: blank

Conjugações

Adjetivo (Adjective): blank

Substantivo, plural (Noun, plural): blanks

Substantivo, singular ou massa (Noun, singular or mass): blank

Verbo, tempo passado (Verb, past tense): blanked

Verbo, gerúndio ou particípio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): blanking

Verbo, terceira pessoa do singular no presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): blanks

Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): blank

Verbo, presente não na terceira pessoa do singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): blank

Sílabas, Separação e Ênfase

blank contém 1 sílabas: blank

Transcrição fonética: ˈblaŋk

blank , ˈblaŋk (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)

Blank - Importância e frequência de uso

O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000.

blank: ~ 3900 (Comum).

Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.

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