Synonyms for
Block
Definition
a solid piece of hard material; an obstacle or hindrance
Synonyms & similar words
cube
occlusion
remember
stymie
mentalblock
unstuff
blocking
free
freeze
obstruct
stoppage
blockage
hinder
embarrass
obturate
blockade
kibosh
impede
deflect
cityblock
blockup
closeup
occlude
immobilise
stuff
barrier
obstruction
hindrance
impediment
stopper
plug
clog
jam
barricade
chunk
mass
brick
cube
slab
hunk
piece
platform
stage
stand
base
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- block out
- block up
- block off
- block the view
- block the road
- block the sun
- block the way
- block the entrance
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'block' can mean to physically obstruct something or to prevent progress. As a noun, it refers to a solid piece of material or a city section.
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Example sentences
- I knocked down the block tower.
- The car was blocked by a large truck.
- The runner was able to block the other player's shot.
- I couldn't see the stage because of the tall person in front of me.
- The toy blocks were colorful and fun to play with.
Quotes
Building a block castle is like building a dream.
The only way to get rid of writer's block is to write.
You can't build a great building on a weak foundation.