B1noun 1K

Block

🇬🇧 UK /["/blɒk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/blɑːk/"]/

Meaning of Block

a large piece of a solid material that is square or rectangular in shape and usually has flat sides

In simple words: To stop something from happening or to make it impossible to pass.

Block in a sentence

• He threw a block of wood into the fire.
• The construction of the new park will require a large block of land.
• The software has a block feature to stop unwanted messages.
• She decided to block him on social media after the argument.
• We played with building blocks to create a tower.

How to use Block

Use 'block' when referring to stopping something physically or metaphorically. It's appropriate in both everyday and formal contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

block + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'block' of wood stopping traffic, blocking the way.

Related words

Collocations with Block

• big
• huge
• large
• on the chopping block
• high-rise
• tower
• tenement
• in a/​the block
• block of
• city
• around the block
• round the block
• block from
• city
• around the block
• round the block
• block from
• mental
• writer’s
• experience
• have
• suffer from
• big
• huge
• large
• on the chopping block

Synonyms for Block

• stop
• prevent
• obstruct
• hinder
• interfere

Opposites of Block

• allow
• permit
• facilitate

Common mistakes with Block

• Confused with 'block' as a noun vs. verb.
• Using 'block' with the wrong prepositions.
• Saying 'blocked by' instead of 'blocked from'.

Frequently asked questions about Block

What does Block mean?

To stop something from happening or to make it impossible to pass.

What is the definition of Block?

a large piece of a solid material that is square or rectangular in shape and usually has flat sides

How do you use Block in a sentence?

He threw a block of wood into the fire.

Can you give another example of Block?

The construction of the new park will require a large block of land.

What are synonyms for Block?

Common alternatives include stop, prevent, obstruct, hinder, interfere.

What is the opposite of Block?

Opposite meanings include allow, permit, facilitate.

What words go with Block?

It commonly pairs with big, huge, large, on the chopping block, high-rise, tower, tenement, in a/​the block, block of, city, around the block, round the block, block from, city, around the block, round the block, block from, mental, writer’s, experience, have, suffer from, big, huge, large, on the chopping block.

What are common mistakes when using Block?

Confused with 'block' as a noun vs. verb. Using 'block' with the wrong prepositions. Saying 'blocked by' instead of 'blocked from'.

How do you pronounce Block?

US: /["/blɑːk/"]/, UK: /["/blɒk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Block?

Use 'block' when referring to stopping something physically or metaphorically. It's appropriate in both everyday and formal contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Block?

"Block" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.