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1. block
noun. ['ˈblɑːk'] a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Block
- hassebrock
- overstock
- interlock
- antilock
- antiknock
- restock
- bangkok
- ballcock
- unlock
- undock
- strock
- sprock
- skroch
- pathak
- o'clock
- estok
- elcock
- alcock
- ad-hoc
- adcock
- vlok
- stokke
- stocke
- stock
- staack
- srock
- spock
- smock
- skok
- shrock
Sentences with block
1. Noun, singular or mass
is the appropriate way to address the envelope, as well as the address block in the letter.
2. Verb, base form
Plant shade trees to block the sun on the side of the house where your dog spends time.
Quotes about block
1. The sculptor produces the beautiful statue by chipping away such parts of the marble block as are not needed - it is a process of elimination.
- Elbert Hubbard
2. I choose a block of marble and chop off whatever I don't need.
- Auguste Rodin
3. Change can either challenge or threaten us. Your beliefs pave your way to success or block you.
- Marsha Sinetar
2. block
verb. ['ˈblɑːk'] render unsuitable for passage.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. block
noun. ['ˈblɑːk'] a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings.
Etymology
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. block
verb. ['ˈblɑːk'] hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. block
noun. ['ˈblɑːk'] housing in a large building that is divided into separate units.
Synonyms
Etymology
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. block
noun. ['ˈblɑːk'] a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides.
Antonyms
Etymology
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. block
verb. ['ˈblɑːk'] stop from happening or developing.
Etymology
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. block
noun. ['ˈblɑːk'] a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit.
Synonyms
Etymology
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. block
verb. ['ˈblɑːk'] interfere with or prevent the reception of signals.
Antonyms
Etymology
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))