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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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Rhymes with City 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
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. city
noun. ['ˈsɪti'] a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts.
Synonyms
- concrete jungle
- city centre
- state capital
- inner city
- city center
- medical center
- municipality
- metropolis
- central city
- municipal center
- down town
- financial center
- provincial capital
- civic center
- urban center
Antonyms
- dishonesty
- disagree
- round
- rounded
Etymology
- cite (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. city
noun. ['ˈsɪti'] an incorporated administrative district established by state charter.
Synonyms
- administrative division
- city limit
- uptown
- administrative district
- square
- city district
- city limits
- public square
Antonyms
- natural object
- indirect
- liberal
- unconventional
Etymology
- cite (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. city
noun. ['ˈsɪti'] people living in a large densely populated municipality.
Synonyms
- metropolis
Antonyms
- dishonest
- crooked
Etymology
- cite (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Sentences with city-block
1. Noun Phrase
The store, which stretches a city block in size, collects from various airlines unclaimed baggage, which is available when no one claims the baggage after 90 days.
2. Noun Phrase
Every book lover visiting Portland must be sure to stop in this megastore on an entire city block in downtown Portland.