Words / A2

BLANGK/blæŋk/

Blank means empty of writing or ideas: a blank page, go blank in the exam, a blank look. Full is one opposite for a page. Blink is what eyes do. Fill in the blanks is an exercise type.

Meaning

Empty, with nothing written or drawn on it.

Examples

• “Write your name in the blank space.”
• “Start with a blank sheet.”
• “I went blank when the teacher asked my name.”

Good to know

a blank page / go blank. Exercise: fill in the blanks. Mix-up: blink.

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