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block

[ həˈloʊ ]
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A block is a solid piece of material, like wood, stone, or plastic, that usually has flat sides. People often use blocks to build things, play games, or make structures. Blocks can also be small or large, and can have different shapes such as squares or rectangles.

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"block" as noun

1 - A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.

2 - A chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading.

3 - A group of urban lots of property, several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets.

"block" as verb

1 - To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.

2 - To prevent (something or someone) from passing.

3 - To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).

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Synonyms
1 - blocking
2 - blockade
3 - obstruction
4 - blockage
5 - building
6 - edifice
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Antonyms
1 - unblock
2 - free
3 - open
4 - release
5 - open up
6 - uncover
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