Synonyms for

Blanks

Verb / blæŋks / Another word for blanks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A blank space or empty area on a piece of paper, a form, or in a game.

Synonyms & similar words

space dummy lacuna blank blankshell spaces empties gaps vacancies voids lacunae blotches dots punctuations hyphens underscores dashes slashes streaks stains marks imprints traces footprints

Synonyms by register

Formal

voids gaps omissions lacunae

Informal

holes spaces empties

Literary

voids abysses chasms

Antonyms

full complete filled occupied packed crowded

Common collocations

  • fill in the blanks
  • leave blank
  • blank page
  • blank stare
  • blank check
  • blank canvas
  • blank space

Word family

noun blank
verb blank
adjective blank

Usage note

The word 'blanks' can refer to empty spaces on a form to be filled in, or a lack of something. It can also describe an expressionless look.

Example sentences

  1. I need to fill in the blanks on this job application.
  2. The crossword puzzle has several blanks that we need to fill in with words.
  3. The artist left a blank space on the canvas for viewers to interpret.
  4. The teacher gave us a quiz with several blanks that we needed to complete.

Quotes

  • "You don't have to start from scratch to do something interesting. You can start with something blank and make it your own." - John Cleese
  • "I'm not afraid of a blank page. I just put on a pair of reading glasses and get to it." - Jane Smiley
  • "Every blank page is an opportunity to astonish." - Unknown

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