Blank vs Empty

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Blank

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2adjective

Empty

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2adjective
 BlankEmpty
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/blæŋk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/blæŋk/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈempti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈempti/"]/
SignificadoAn empty space or something that is not filled.Having nothing inside it.
ExemploShe handed me a blank piece of paper to write on.The box was empty, so I decided to fill it with toys.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2A2
Classe gramaticaladjectiveadjective
Colocaçõesbe, go, remain, completely, entirely, be, go, remain, completely, entirely, be, look, go, completely, totally, studiouslyappear, be, feel, completely, entirely, quite, of, appear, be, feel, completely, entirely, quite, of
Antônimosfilled, completed, occupiedfull, occupied, loaded
Erros comunsConfused with 'blanket' - remember 'blank' means empty., Using 'blanks' incorrectly in plural when describing one empty space., Mixing up 'blank' and 'void' - 'void' is more formal and legal.Using 'emptied' instead of 'empty' for describing a current state., Saying 'an emptyness' instead of 'emptiness' when referring to the state of being empty.
Notas de usoUse 'blank' when talking about something that is empty or not filled in, like a form. Avoid using it in very formal writing.Use 'empty' to describe physical spaces, containers, or feelings. It may not be appropriate for formal writing when referring to more abstract concepts like 'empty promises'.

Perguntas frequentes: Blank vs Empty

Qual é a diferença entre Blank e Empty?

Blank: An empty space or something that is not filled. Empty: Having nothing inside it.

Blank e Empty estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Blank: A2, Empty: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Blank e Empty de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Blank e Empty são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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