B2 adjective Neutro

blank

/blæŋk/

Describes a surface that has no writing, images, or marks on it, or a state of mind where one cannot remember or think of anything. It is frequently used to describe paper, screens, or facial expressions that lack emotion or understanding.

Exemplos

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1

I reached into my bag for a blank piece of paper to take notes.

I reached into my bag for an unmarked piece of paper to take notes.

2

The applicant was instructed to leave the final section of the form blank.

The applicant was told to leave the last part of the form empty.

3

I totally went blank during the test and forgot everything I studied.

I completely forgot everything during the test and couldn't think.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
blankness
Verb
blank
Advérbio
blankly
Adjetivo
blank
Relacionado
blank
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'blanket' of snow covering everything—it makes the whole ground look like one big, unmarked, blank surface.

Quiz rápido

When the interviewer asked about my previous experience, my mind suddenly went ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: blank

Exemplos

1

I reached into my bag for a blank piece of paper to take notes.

everyday

I reached into my bag for an unmarked piece of paper to take notes.

2

The applicant was instructed to leave the final section of the form blank.

formal

The applicant was told to leave the last part of the form empty.

3

I totally went blank during the test and forgot everything I studied.

informal

I completely forgot everything during the test and couldn't think.

4

The control group produced a blank result, indicating no reaction to the stimuli.

academic

The control group showed a null result, showing no reaction.

5

The CEO met the proposal with a blank stare, making it hard to judge her reaction.

business

The CEO looked at the proposal with an expressionless face.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
blankness
Verb
blank
Advérbio
blankly
Adjetivo
blank
Relacionado
blank

Colocações comuns

blank stare a look showing no emotion or understanding
blank space an empty area on a page or screen
fill in the blanks to complete missing information
blank check unlimited freedom or authority
go blank to suddenly forget something

Frases Comuns

draw a blank

to fail to get an answer or a result

a blank slate

starting fresh without any previous influence

point-blank

from a very close range or in a very direct way

Frequentemente confundido com

blank vs empty

Blank refers to surfaces that lack marks/content, while empty refers to containers or spaces that lack physical objects.

blank vs white

Blank refers to the state of being unmarked, whereas white is a specific color; a blank page is often white, but not necessarily.

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Notas de uso

Use 'blank' when referring to the absence of information on a medium (paper, screen) or the sudden inability to remember information. It is also common in psychological contexts to describe a face without emotion.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'empty' when they should use 'blank,' such as saying 'an empty screen' (it is usually 'blank' if it's on but has no text).

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'blanket' of snow covering everything—it makes the whole ground look like one big, unmarked, blank surface.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old French word 'blanc,' meaning white.

Padrões gramaticais

Usually used as an attributive adjective (before a noun). Commonly follows linking verbs like 'go' or 'remain' (e.g., 'My mind went blank').
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Contexto cultural

The concept of a 'blank slate' (tabula rasa) is a major philosophical idea in Western culture regarding how humans are born without innate knowledge.

Quiz rápido

When the interviewer asked about my previous experience, my mind suddenly went ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: blank

Palavras relacionadas

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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