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When used as an adjective, "blank" usually describes a physical surface (like a piece of paper) or a facial expression that shows no emotion. As a verb, the phrase "blank out" is very common. It can mean to intentionally ignore someone or to suddenly forget a specific piece of information.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is in the university library trying to study for a mid-term.
Chloe Smith

I'm literally shaking. I totally blanked on the third essay question.

Chloe Smith
Ryan
Ryan

damn that's crazy. bet you'll still pass tho

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Chloe uses 'blanked' as an intransitive verb meaning she suddenly forgot the information during her exam. Ryan's response uses 'damn that's crazy' and 'bet', reflecting his oblivious nature and casual slang.

Meanings

adjective

Empty; containing no text, markings, or images.

"Please write your name in the blank space provided."

noun

A space left empty on a document to be filled in later.

"Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words."

verb (transitive)

To erase or remove information from something, or to make someone forget.

"The witness tried to blank out the traumatic memory of the accident."

verb (intransitive)

To suddenly forget something that one should know.

"I knew the answer during practice, but I completely blanked during the exam."

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