blank

Void, no content

The various meanings of blank can be connected under the idea of vacancy where you expect to find something.

If you leave a space blank, you do not write in it.

A blank stare or expression does not convey an emotion or mien.

If you draw a blank, you fail to supply or think of needed information.

A blank is also a gun cartridge with powder but no bullet.

To blank is to fail to retrieve from memory: I’m blanking on his name.

clean

spotless

Completely free of marks

unmarked · untouched · fresh · pure · clear · white · crisp · unused · mint · virgin

empty

vacant

Without an occupant

unfilled · unoccupied · barren · desolate · devoid · cleared · vacuous · emptied · gutted · stripped

cognitive

mind

Seat of consciousness

blackout · lapse · gap · void · forgotten · lost · erased · wiped · fugue

expression

stare

Prolonged fixed gaze

  • gazeFixed, intent look
  • lookDirect one's gaze
  • faceHead's anterior surface

expression · expressionless · vacant · glazed · deadpan · unreadable · emotionless · impassive · poker-faced · unresponsive

potential

canvas

Heavy woven cloth

  • slateFissile metamorphic rock
  • pageNoble's young assistant
  • spaceUnoccupied area or interval

opportunity · possibility · promise · beginning · start · openness · freedom · creation · untapped · ready

form

space

Unoccupied area or interval

  • fieldArea of specialty
  • boxLidded storage container
  • lineContinuous mark or queue

form · template · placeholder · fill-in · questionnaire · entry · input · underline · checkbox · slot

typesetting

quad

Enclosed campus lawn

  • emTypographic measurement unit
  • enHalf-em space measure
  • picaPrinting measurement unit

space · spacer · slug · leading · gutter · margin · whitespace

cartridge

round

Curved like circle

firing · gunshot · salute · ceremonial · training

Categories
Opposites
content/emptiness

blankfilled

Made full, occupied

full · completed · occupied · written · complete

facial/emotional expression

blankexpressive

Showing feelings outwardly

animated · lively · demonstrative · vivacious · revealing

mental state/awareness

blankaware

Having knowledge of

alert · understanding · comprehending · engaged · thinking

Phrases
Family

blanch, blanks, blanketing, blanketed, blanked, blankly, blankness, blanking, blancmange

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G