1. block
noun. ['ˈblɑːk'] a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides).
Synonyms
- cake
- bar
- artifact
- chock
- cube
- domino
- nog
- metal bar
- step
- crosshead
- ingot
- type
- briquette
- briquet
- artefact
- chopping block
- inkpad
- slab
- inking pad
- starting block
- stamp pad
- anvil
- swage block
- pad
- square block
- wedge
- block of metal
Antonyms
- be well
- stimulate
- fragrant
- inoffensive
Etymology
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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Words that Rhyme 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
Example sentences of the word 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 containing the word 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
- obstruct
- impede
- close off
- obturate
- occlude
- jam
- blockade
- bar
- block off
- close up
- barricade
- close
- shut off
- stop
Antonyms
- careless
- long
- public
- unrestrained
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.
Synonyms
- area
- country
Antonyms
- survive
- deprive
- boycott
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
- stymie
- forestall
- hinder
- foreclose
- forbid
- bottleneck
- check
- stonewall
- blockade
- hang
- filibuster
- embarrass
- preclude
- stymy
- prevent
Antonyms
- nonintervention
- lose
- boil
- overgarment
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
- lodging
- cellblock
- ward
- living accommodations
- housing
Antonyms
- disinfect
- honor
- fair
- fair ball
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.
Synonyms
- goldbrick
- solid
Antonyms
- custom-made
- divide
- stay in place
Etymology
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. block
verb. ['ˈblɑːk'] stop from happening or developing.
Synonyms
- foreclose
- forbid
- embargo
- halt
- kibosh
- stop
- stay
- preclude
- prevent
Antonyms
- roughness
- mind
- attend to
- find
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
- accumulation
- assemblage
- collection
Antonyms
- attack
- advantage
- anterior
- pull
Etymology
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. block
verb. ['ˈblɑːk'] interfere with or prevent the reception of signals.
Synonyms
- disrupt
- jam
- blanket jam
- barrage jam
- interrupt
- cut off
- spot jam
- point jam
Antonyms
- rush
- necessitate
- admit
- distant
Etymology
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. block
noun. ['ˈblɑːk'] a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine.
Synonyms
- reciprocating engine
- engine block
- cylinder
- casting
- ICE
- piston chamber
- cast
- internal-combustion engine
Antonyms
- open up
- open
- disjoin
- male
Etymology
- blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))