What does BLOCK mean?

Block

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: As a noun, block refers to a solid piece of material that has flat surfaces and is used in construction. As a verb, block means to obstruct or prevent movement or progress.

Pronunciation: US: /blɑk/, UK: /blɒk/

Origin and Usage: The word block has its roots in Middle English, where it was spelled "blokke." It originally referred to a tree trunk or a wooden club and was used in the sense of "mass" or "lump." Over time, the words meaning expanded to include any solid object with flat surfaces. As a verb, block has been in use since the 16th century, and its meaning has remained largely unchanged.

Synonyms: Noun: brick, cube, chunk, slab; Verb: hinder, impede, obstruct, stop

Related Words: Black, blink, blood, bloom, blunt

Example Sentences:

• He stacked the blocks to build a wall.
• The road was blocked by fallen trees.
• She blocked his punch with her left arm.
• The company blocked the website on their network.
• The writer had a mental block and couldn come up with any ideas.