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Collocations for blank - adj.

1. with nothing written, recorded, etc. on

VERBS

be | go
The screen''s gone blank.
remain | leave sth
I left the third column blank.

ADV.

completely, entirely

2. without emotion/interest/understanding

VERBS

be, look
Gina looked blank; then understanding dawned.
go
What if my mind goes completely blank with panic?
remain

ADV.

completely | studiously
His expression remained studiously blank.

Collocations for blank - noun

1. empty space on paper

VERB + BLANK

fill in
In the test, we had to fill in the blanks.
leave
If you don''t know the answer, just leave a blank.

2. cartridge for a gun

VERB + BLANK

fire
Soldiers fired blanks into the sky.

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