1. block

noun. (ˈblɑːk) A solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides).
Synonyms
inkpad swage block metal bar block of metal artifact chock anvil slab crosshead nog artefact step ingot starting block domino cube chopping block square block pad stamp pad type nut wedge briquet cake bar inking pad briquette
Antonyms
natural object legible stay pull function
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

2. block

verb. (ˈblɑːk) Render unsuitable for passage.
Synonyms
blockade obstruct barricade block up stop impede occlude obturate jam shut off block off close up bar close off close
Antonyms
free careless long public unrestrained
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

3. block

noun. (ˈblɑːk) A rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings.
Synonyms
area city block country
Antonyms
proliferation permit allow unbar
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

4. block

verb. (ˈblɑːk) Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.
Synonyms
hang obstruct blockade embarrass preclude foreclose hinder check prevent stonewall filibuster forestall stymie bottleneck forbid stymy
Antonyms
nonintervention confront boil lose overgarment
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

5. block

noun. (ˈblɑːk) Housing in a large building that is divided into separate units.
Synonyms
cellblock ward hospital ward housing living accommodations lodging
Antonyms
be born survive be well stimulate deprive
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

6. block

noun. (ˈblɑːk) A three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides.
Synonyms
cube goldbrick solid
Antonyms
custom-made stay in place ride divide
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

7. block

noun. (ˈblɑːk) A number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit.
Synonyms
collection accumulation aggregation assemblage
Antonyms
activity action activeness beginning attack
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

8. city

noun. (ˈsɪti) A large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts.
Synonyms
concrete jungle state capital metropolis municipality national capital urban center down town financial center city centre central city provincial capital city center civic center medical center municipal center inner city
Antonyms
dishonest crooked disagree rounded round
Etymology
city (English)
cite (Middle English (1100-1500))
cité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
civitas (Latin)
-itas (Latin)
civis (Latin)

9. city

noun. (ˈsɪti) An incorporated administrative district established by state charter.
Synonyms
city district public square city limits uptown territorial division administrative district city limit administrative division square
Antonyms
unwholesome natural object indirect liberal unconventional
Etymology
city (English)
cite (Middle English (1100-1500))
cité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
civitas (Latin)
-itas (Latin)
civis (Latin)

10. city

noun. (ˈsɪti) People living in a large densely populated municipality.
Synonyms
municipality metropolis
Antonyms
rural area unlawful dishonesty
Etymology
city (English)
cite (Middle English (1100-1500))
cité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
civitas (Latin)
-itas (Latin)
civis (Latin)
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