block

/blɒk/
noun, verbBeginner a solid piece of material
general

a solid piece of material, typically rectangular, used in construction or as a toy

She stacked the blocks to build a small wall.

Blocks can be used to create structures.

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Commonly used in children's toys and building materials.

general

to obstruct or prevent movement or progress

The traffic was blocked by a fallen tree.

Something blocking the road caused a delay.

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Can be used both literally and metaphorically.

general

a section of a city or town, often used in addresses

He lives on the next block.

A block is a section of a street or neighborhood.

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Commonly used in urban contexts.

Collocations

block of icea large piece of frozen waterblock partya street party involving multiple householdsblock someoneto prevent someone from contacting you

Related Phrases

block and tacklephrase
a system of pulleys used to lift heavy objects
block outphrasal verb
to exclude or ignore something

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Block' is a versatile word used in various contexts, from construction to digital communication.

Gold Rule

Verb vs. Noun

Ensure you use 'block' correctly as a noun or verb based on the context.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'blok,' possibly from Middle Dutch 'blok,' meaning a tree trunk or log.

📝Usage Notes

The word 'block' can be a noun or a verb, depending on the context. As a noun, it refers to a solid piece of material, while as a verb, it means to obstruct or prevent.

Word Breakdown

block
a solid piece or section
root
English Dictionary