block
/blɒk/
block
📚 Meanings
- 1.
a solid piece of hard material, typically with flat surfaces on each side.
"a block of wood"
- 1.
obstruct (someone or something) so that no movement is possible.
"a block of wood"
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The construction crew will block off the street tomorrow.
The construction crew will block off the street tomorrow.
She tried to block out the loud noise from the party.
She tried to block out the loud noise from the party.
This small block of cheese is perfect for a snack.
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How do you pronounce block?
block is pronounced [/blɒk/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does block mean?
block means "block". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is block?
block is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "The construction crew will block off the street tomorrow." — used to mean "block".
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