5 letter words starting with BLAN

Parts of Speech:

adjective, verb

Definitions:

Adjective: lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting; flavorless; mild; dull

Verb: make (food or drink) less strong in taste or flavor; soften; moderate

Pronunciations:

US: /blænd/

UK: /blænd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "bland" originated from the Old English word "blǣnde", which means "smooth". It has been used since the 14th century to describe food or drink that is lacking in flavor or interest. In the 17th century, it began to be used to describe people or things that are uninteresting or dull.

Synonyms:

mild, tasteless, flavorless, insipid, unappetizing, unexciting, uninspiring, uninteresting, vapid, dull, boring, tedious, monotonous, humdrum

Related Words:

blend, brand, bland, blind, blond, blood, board, broad, bread, breed

Example Sentences:

Adjective:

• The soup was bland and tasteless.
• He had a bland personality and didn stand out in a crowd.
• The decor in the hotel room was bland and unremarkable.

Verb:

• The chef blanded the sauce by adding more cream.
• She blanded her coffee with milk and sugar.
• The politician blanded his speech to appeal to a wider audience.

Blank

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb, adjective

Definitions:

• Noun: A space left empty for writing or printing something in.
• Verb: To make something blank or empty.
• Adjective: Without any writing, marks, or pictures.

Pronunciations:

• US: /blæŋk/
• UK: /blæŋk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "blank" comes from the Middle English word "blanc", meaning "white". It has been in use since the 14th century. Its usage as a noun and verb has remained consistent over time, while its usage as an adjective has evolved to include the meaning of "empty" or "unfilled".

Synonyms:

• Noun: Space, gap, void
• Verb: Erase, clear, wipe
• Adjective: Empty, unfilled, bare

Related Words:

• Blunt
• Flank
• Clank
• Plank
• Frank

Example Sentences:

• The teacher handed out a blank sheet of paper for the students to write on.
• He blanked out the sensitive information before sending the email.
• The wall was blank, waiting for the artist to paint a mural on it.