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block
Overview of noun block
The noun block has 12 senses (first 5 from tagged texts)
1. (31) block -- (a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks")
2. (6) block, city block -- (a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block")
3. (1) block, cube -- (a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides)
4. (1) block -- (a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit; "he reserved a large block of seats"; "he held a large block of the company's stock")
5. (1) block -- (housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing")
6. block -- ((computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted; "since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably")
7. block, mental block -- (an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension; "I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block")
8. pulley, pulley-block, block -- (a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope)
9. engine block, cylinder block, block -- (a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked")
10. blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage -- (an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe")
11. auction block, block -- (a platform from which an auctioneer sells; "they put their paintings on the block")
12. blocking, block -- (the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements)
Overview of verb block
The verb block has 16 senses (first 4 from tagged texts)
1. (7) barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar -- (render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road")
2. (3) obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass -- (hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn")
3. (1) stop, halt, block, kibosh -- (stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process")
4. (1) jam, block -- (interfere with or prevent the reception of signals; "Jam the Voice of America"; "block the signals emitted by this station")
5. block -- (run on a block system; "block trains")
6. block -- (interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia; "block a nerve"; "block a muscle")
7. obstruct, block -- (shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains")
8. block -- (stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block; "block the book cover")
9. stuff, lug, choke up, block -- (obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked")
10. obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up -- (block passage through; "obstruct the path")
11. block -- (support, secure, or raise with a block; "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car")
12. parry, block, deflect -- (impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack")
13. forget, block, blank out, draw a blank -- (be unable to remember; "I'm drawing a blank"; "You are blocking the name of your first wife!")
14. block -- (shape by using a block; "Block a hat"; "block a garment")
15. block -- (shape into a block or blocks; "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly")
16. freeze, block, immobilize, immobilise -- (prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government")
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun block
12 senses of block
Sense 1
block
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 2
block, city block
=> area, country
=> region
=> location
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 3
block, cube
=> solid
=> shape, form
=> attribute
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 4
block
=> collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
=> group, grouping
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 5
block
=> housing, lodging, living accommodations
=> structure, construction
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 6
block
=> computer memory unit
=> unit of measurement, unit
=> definite quantity
=> measure, quantity, amount
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 7
block, mental block
=> inability
=> cognition, knowledge, noesis
=> psychological feature
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 8
pulley, pulley-block, block
=> machine, simple machine
=> mechanical device
=> mechanism
=> device
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 9
engine block, cylinder block, block
=> cast, casting
=> copy
=> representation
=> creation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 10
blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
=> obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
=> structure, construction
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 11
auction block, block
=> platform
=> horizontal surface, level
=> surface
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 12
blocking, block
=> obstruction
=> maneuver, manoeuvre, play
=> motion, movement, move
=> change
=> action
=> act, human action, human activity
=> event
=> psychological feature
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Hyponyms of noun block
8 of 12 senses of block
Sense 1
block
=> anvil
=> briquette, briquet
=> cake, bar
=> chock, wedge
=> chopping block
=> crosshead
=> cube, square block
=> domino
=> ingot, metal bar, block of metal
=> nog
=> nut
=> pad, inkpad, inking pad, stamp pad
=> slab
=> starting block
=> step
=> swage block
=> type
Sense 3
block, cube
=> goldbrick
Sense 5
block
=> cellblock, ward
=> ward, hospital ward
Sense 6
block
=> bad block
Sense 7
block, mental block
=> writer's block
Sense 8
pulley, pulley-block, block
=> bollock, bullock block
=> fairlead
=> idle pulley, idler pulley, idle wheel
Sense 10
blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
=> breechblock, breech closer
=> plug, stopper, stopple
=> vapor lock, vapour lock
Sense 12
blocking, block
=> interference
=> trap block
=> parry
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun block
12 senses of block
Sense 1
block
=> artifact, artefact
Sense 2
block, city block
=> area, country
Sense 3
block, cube
=> solid
Sense 4
block
=> collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
Sense 5
block
=> housing, lodging, living accommodations
Sense 6
block
=> computer memory unit
Sense 7
block, mental block
=> inability
Sense 8
pulley, pulley-block, block
=> machine, simple machine
Sense 9
engine block, cylinder block, block
=> cast, casting
Sense 10
blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
=> obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
Sense 11
auction block, block
=> platform
Sense 12
blocking, block
=> obstruction
Antonyms of noun block
Member Holonyms of noun block
Substance Holonyms of noun block
Part Holonyms of noun block
2 of 12 senses of block
Sense 8
pulley, pulley-block, block
PART OF: block and tackle
Sense 9
engine block, cylinder block, block
PART OF: internal-combustion engine, ICE
PART OF: reciprocating engine
Member Meronyms of noun block
Substance Meronyms of noun block
Part Meronyms of noun block
2 of 12 senses of block
Sense 6
block
HAS PART: sector
Sense 9
engine block, cylinder block, block
HAS PART: cylinder, piston chamber
Meronyms of noun block
2 of 12 senses of block
Sense 6
block
HAS PART: sector
Sense 9
engine block, cylinder block, block
HAS PART: cylinder, piston chamber
Holonyms of noun block
2 of 12 senses of block
Sense 8
pulley, pulley-block, block
PART OF: block and tackle
Sense 9
engine block, cylinder block, block
PART OF: internal-combustion engine, ICE
PART OF: reciprocating engine
Attributes of noun block
Derived Forms of noun block
5 of 12 senses of block
Sense 1
block
RELATED TO>(adj) blocky#1
=> blockish, blocky
Sense 3
block, cube
RELATED TO>(adj) blocky#1
=> blockish, blocky
RELATED TO>(verb) block#14
=> block
Sense 7
block, mental block
RELATED TO>(verb) block#13
=> forget, block, blank out, draw a blank
Sense 10
blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
RELATED TO>(verb) block#9
=> stuff, lug, choke up, block
Sense 12
blocking, block
RELATED TO>(verb) block#12
=> parry, block, deflect
Domain of noun block
1 of 12 senses of block
Sense 6
block
TOPIC>(noun) computer science#1, computing#1
Domain Terms of noun block
Familiarity of noun block
block used as a noun is familiar (polysemy count =12)
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of noun block
12 senses of block
Sense 1
block
> artifact, artefact
=> article
=> facility
=> Americana
=> anachronism
=> antiquity
=> block
=> button
=> commodity, trade good, good
=> cone
=> covering
=> creation
=> decker
=> decoration, ornament, ornamentation
=> electroplate
=> enclosure
=> excavation
=> extra, duplicate
=> fabric, cloth, material, textile
=> facility, installation
=> fixture
=> float
=> insert, inset
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> lemon, stinker
=> line
=> marker
=> mystification
=> opening
=> padding, cushioning
=> plaything, toy
=> ready-made
=> restoration
=> sheet, flat solid
=> sphere
=> square
=> squeaker
=> strip, slip
=> structure, construction
=> surface
=> thing
=> track
=> way
=> weight
=> building material
=> paving material
Sense 2
block, city block
> area, country
=> arena
=> bed ground, bed-ground, bedground
=> broadcast area
=> center, centre, middle, heart, eye
=> corner
=> corner
=> disaster area
=> haunt, hangout, resort, repair, stamping ground
=> hearth, fireside
=> hunting ground
=> no-go area
=> no man's land
=> quadrant
=> quadrant
=> rain shadow
=> staging area
=> open, clear
=> free port, free zone
=> anchorage, anchorage ground
=> resort area, playground, vacation spot
=> block, city block
=> retreat
=> safety, refuge
=> danger
=> scene
=> section
=> shrubbery
=> space
=> tank farm
=> winner's circle
HAS INSTANCE=> Bermuda Triangle
Sense 3
block, cube
> solid
=> convex shape, convexity
=> concave shape, concavity, incurvation, incurvature
=> cylinder
=> polyhedron
=> toroid
=> cast, mold, stamp
=> block, cube
=> ovoid
=> frustum
Sense 4
block
> collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
=> procession
=> pharmacopoeia
=> string
=> wardrobe
=> wardrobe
=> population, universe
=> armamentarium
=> art collection
=> backlog
=> battery
=> block
=> book, rule book
=> book
=> bottle collection
=> bunch, lot, caboodle
=> coin collection
=> collage
=> content
=> ensemble, tout ensemble
=> corpus
=> crop
=> tenantry
=> findings
=> flagging
=> flinders
=> pack
=> hand, deal
=> long suit
=> herbarium
=> stamp collection
=> statuary
=> sum, summation, sum total
=> agglomeration
=> gimmickry
=> nuclear club
=> pile, heap, mound, agglomerate, cumulation, cumulus
=> mass
=> combination
=> congregation
=> hit parade
=> Judaica
=> kludge
=> library, program library, subroutine library
=> library
=> mythology
HAS INSTANCE=> Nag Hammadi, Nag Hammadi Library
=> biota, biology
=> fauna, zoology
=> petting zoo
=> set
=> Victoriana
=> class, category, family
=> job lot
=> package, bundle, packet, parcel
=> defense, defence, defense team, defense lawyers
=> prosecution
=> planting
=> signage
=> generally accepted accounting practices, GAAP
=> pantheon
=> Free World
=> Third World
=> Europe
=> Asia
=> North America
=> Central America
=> South America
=> Oort cloud
=> galaxy
=> galaxy, extragalactic nebula
=> fleet
=> fleet
=> fleet
=> repertoire, repertory
=> repertory, repertoire
=> assortment, mixture, mixed bag, miscellany, miscellanea, variety, salmagundi, smorgasbord, potpourri, motley
=> batch, clutch
=> batch
=> rogue's gallery
=> exhibition, exposition, expo
=> convoy
=> traffic
=> aviation, air power
=> vegetation, flora, botany
=> law, jurisprudence
=> menagerie
=> data, information
=> ana
=> mail, post
=> treasure
=> treasure trove
=> trinketry
=> troponymy, troponomy
=> smithereens
HAS INSTANCE=> Wise Men, Magi
HAS INSTANCE=> French West Indies
Sense 5
block
> housing, lodging, living accommodations
=> apartment, flat
=> billet
=> block
=> camp
=> condominium
=> dwelling, home, domicile, abode, habitation, dwelling house
=> hospice
=> hostel, youth hostel, student lodging
=> living quarters, quarters
=> mobile home, manufactured home
=> pied-a-terre
=> quartering
=> rattrap
=> shelter
=> tract housing
Sense 6
block
> computer memory unit
=> nybble, nibble
=> byte
=> sector
=> block
=> allocation unit
=> partition
=> word
=> kilobyte, K, KB
=> megabyte, MB
=> gigabyte, G, GB
=> terabyte, T, TB
=> petabyte
Sense 7
block, mental block
> inability
=> block, mental block
=> stupidity
=> inaptitude
=> incapacity
=> unskillfulness
=> illiteracy, analphabetism
=> uncreativeness
=> incomprehension
Sense 8
pulley, pulley-block, block
> machine, simple machine
=> inclined plane
=> lever
=> pulley, pulley-block, block
=> wheel
Sense 9
engine block, cylinder block, block
> cast, casting
=> death mask
=> engine block, cylinder block, block
=> life mask
Sense 10
blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
> obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
=> bar
=> barrier
=> blockade
=> blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
=> hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference
=> obstacle
=> tumbler
Sense 11
auction block, block
> platform
=> auction block, block
=> bandstand, outdoor stage, stand
=> catwalk
=> crow's nest
=> dais, podium, pulpit, rostrum, ambo, stump, soapbox
=> deck
=> dock, loading dock
=> footboard
=> footplate
=> foretop
=> landing
=> landing stage
=> launching pad, launchpad, launch pad, launch area, pad
=> monkey bridge
=> pallet
=> pier, wharf, wharfage, dock
=> ring
=> scaffold
=> stage
=> stage, microscope stage
=> stairhead
=> top
=> turntable
=> turntable
=> runway
Sense 12
blocking, block
> obstruction
=> blocking, block
=> check
Meronyms of noun block
12 senses of block
Sense 1
block
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Sense 5
block
=> housing, lodging, living accommodations
=> structure, construction
HAS PART: foundation, base, fundament, foot, groundwork, substructure, understructure
HAS PART: plate
HAS PART: structural member
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Sense 6
block
HAS PART: sector
Sense 8
pulley, pulley-block, block
=> machine, simple machine
=> mechanical device
=> mechanism
=> device
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Sense 9
engine block, cylinder block, block
HAS PART: cylinder, piston chamber
HAS PART: intake valve
=> cast, casting
=> copy
=> representation
=> creation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Sense 10
blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
=> obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
=> structure, construction
HAS PART: foundation, base, fundament, foot, groundwork, substructure, understructure
HAS PART: plate
HAS PART: structural member
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Sense 11
auction block, block
=> platform
=> horizontal surface, level
=> surface
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Holonyms of noun block
2 of 12 senses of block
Sense 8
pulley, pulley-block, block
PART OF: block and tackle
Sense 9
engine block, cylinder block, block
PART OF: internal-combustion engine, ICE
PART OF: motorboat, powerboat
PART OF: motor vehicle, automotive vehicle
PART OF: reciprocating engine
Grep of noun block
atrioventricular block
auction block
bad block
block
block anaesthesia
block and tackle
block anesthesia
block capital
block diagram
block grant
block letter
block of metal
block plane
block vote
blockade
blockade-runner
blockage
blockbuster
blocker
blockhead
blockhouse
blocking
blocking agent
breechblock
breeze block
building block
bullock block
butcher block
caudal block
cellblock
chopping block
cinder block
city block
clinker block
cylinder block
damper block
engine block
heart block
line block
measuring block
mental block
nerve block anaesthesia
nerve block anesthesia
office block
paracervical block
pillow block
pudendal block
pulley-block
roadblock
saddle block anaesthesia
saddle block anesthesia
scribbling block
scribing block
sketch block
snatch block
square block
starting block
stumbling block
sunblock
swage block
tower block
trap block
wood block
writer's block
Antonyms of verb block
1 of 16 senses of block
Sense 16
freeze, block, immobilize, immobilise
Antonym of unblock (Sense 3)
=>unblock, unfreeze, free, release
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb block
16 senses of block
Sense 1
barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
=> obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
=> impede, hinder
=> prevent, keep
Sense 2
obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
=> prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
Sense 3
stop, halt, block, kibosh
=> prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
Sense 4
jam, block
=> interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off
=> break, break off, discontinue, stop
=> end, terminate
=> change, alter, modify
Sense 5
block
=> operate, run
=> direct
=> manage, deal, care, handle
=> control, command
Sense 6
block
=> anesthetize, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anaesthetise, put to sleep, put under, put out
=> drug, dose
=> medicate, medicine
=> treat, care for
Sense 7
obstruct, block
=> hide, conceal
Sense 8
block
=> emboss, boss, stamp
=> impress, imprint
=> change surface
=> change
Sense 9
stuff, lug, choke up, block
=> clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
=> obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
=> impede, hinder
=> prevent, keep
Sense 10
obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
=> impede, hinder
=> prevent, keep
Sense 11
block
=> hold, support, sustain, hold up
Sense 12
parry, block, deflect
=> fence
=> contend, fight, struggle
Sense 13
forget, block, blank out, draw a blank
Sense 14
block
=> shape, form
=> change, alter, modify
Sense 15
block
=> shape, form
=> change, alter, modify
Sense 16
freeze, block, immobilize, immobilise
=> withhold, keep back
=> deny, refuse
=> keep, hold on
=> have, have got, hold
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb block
6 of 16 senses of block
Sense 1
barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
=> shut off, block off, close off
=> close
Sense 2
obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
=> stonewall
=> filibuster
=> check
=> hang
=> bottleneck
Sense 3
stop, halt, block, kibosh
=> embargo
=> stay
Sense 4
jam, block
=> barrage jam
=> point jam
=> spot jam
=> blanket jam
Sense 10
obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
=> blockade, block off
=> barricade, barricado
=> barricade
=> suffocate, stifle, asphyxiate, choke
=> tie up
=> dam, dam up
=> screen, block out
=> land up, earth up
=> barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
=> clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
Sense 13
forget, block, blank out, draw a blank
=> slip, slip one's mind
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb block
16 senses of block
Sense 1
barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
=> obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
Sense 2
obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
=> prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
Sense 3
stop, halt, block, kibosh
=> prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
Sense 4
jam, block
=> interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off
Sense 5
block
=> operate, run
Sense 6
block
=> anesthetize, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anaesthetise, put to sleep, put under, put out
Sense 7
obstruct, block
=> hide, conceal
Sense 8
block
=> emboss, boss, stamp
Sense 9
stuff, lug, choke up, block
=> clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
Sense 10
obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
=> impede, hinder
Sense 11
block
=> hold, support, sustain, hold up
Sense 12
parry, block, deflect
=> fence
Sense 13
forget, block, blank out, draw a blank
Sense 14
block
=> shape, form
Sense 15
block
=> shape, form
Sense 16
freeze, block, immobilize, immobilise
=> withhold, keep back
'Cause To' of verb block
Derived Forms of verb block
10 of 16 senses of block
Sense 1
barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
RELATED TO>(noun) blockage#3
=> blockage, closure, occlusion
RELATED TO>(noun) blocking#1
=> blocking, block
Sense 2
obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
RELATED TO>(noun) blockage#1
=> obstruction, blockage
RELATED TO>(noun) blockage#3
=> blockage, closure, occlusion
Sense 3
stop, halt, block, kibosh
RELATED TO>(noun) blockage#3
=> blockage, closure, occlusion
Sense 6
block
RELATED TO>(noun) blocker#2
=> blocker, blocking agent
Sense 7
obstruct, block
RELATED TO>(noun) blockage#3
=> blockage, closure, occlusion
Sense 9
stuff, lug, choke up, block
RELATED TO>(noun) block#10
=> blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
RELATED TO>(noun) blockage#2
=> blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
Sense 10
obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
RELATED TO>(noun) blocking#1
=> blocking, block
Sense 12
parry, block, deflect
RELATED TO>(noun) blocker#1
=> blocker
RELATED TO>(noun) block#12
=> blocking, block
RELATED TO>(noun) blockage#3
=> blockage, closure, occlusion
RELATED TO>(noun) blocking#1
=> blocking, block
Sense 13
forget, block, blank out, draw a blank
RELATED TO>(noun) block#7
=> block, mental block
Sense 14
block
RELATED TO>(noun) block#3
=> block, cube
Domain of verb block
Domain Terms of verb block
Familiarity of verb block
block used as a verb is familiar (polysemy count =16)
Sample Sentences of verb block
16 senses of block
Sense 1
barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Something ----s something
Sense 2
obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Something ----s something
Sense 3
stop, halt, block, kibosh
EX: They block him from writing the letter
Sense 4
jam, block
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Something ----s something
Sense 5
block
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 6
block
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Something ----s something
Sense 7
obstruct, block
*> Something ----s something
Sense 8
block
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 9
stuff, lug, choke up, block
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Something ----s something
Sense 10
obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Something ----s something
Sense 11
block
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 12
parry, block, deflect
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 13
forget, block, blank out, draw a blank
*> Somebody ----s
=> Somebody ----s something
=> Somebody ----s somebody
=> Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Sense 14
block
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 15
block
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 16
freeze, block, immobilize, immobilise
EX: They block the money
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of verb block
15 of 16 senses of block
Sense 1
barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
> obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
=> blockade, block off
=> barricade, barricado
=> barricade
=> suffocate, stifle, asphyxiate, choke
=> tie up
=> dam, dam up
=> screen, block out
=> land up, earth up
=> barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
=> clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
Sense 2
obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
> prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
=> save, make unnecessary
=> debar, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off
=> obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
=> thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk
=> stop, halt, block, kibosh
Sense 3
stop, halt, block, kibosh
> prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
=> save, make unnecessary
=> debar, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off
=> obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
=> thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk
=> stop, halt, block, kibosh
Sense 4
jam, block
> interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off
=> cut, cut off
=> punctuate
=> break
=> put away, put aside
=> pause, intermit, break
=> chime in, cut in, put in, butt in, chisel in, barge in, break in
=> burst in on, burst upon
=> heckle
=> interject, come in, interpose, put in, throw in, inject
=> jam, block
=> stop, stop over
=> take off, take time off
Sense 5
block
> operate, run
=> financier
=> work
=> block
=> warm up
Sense 6
block
> anesthetize, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anaesthetise, put to sleep, put under, put out
=> etherize, etherise
=> cocainize, cocainise
=> chloroform
=> freeze
=> block
Sense 7
obstruct, block
> hide, conceal
=> veil
=> secrete
=> obstruct, block
=> cover
=> bosom
=> bury
=> cover, cover up
=> harbor, harbour, shield
=> obscure, befog, becloud, obnubilate, haze over, fog, cloud, mist
=> disguise
=> sweep under the rug
=> lurk, skulk
Sense 8
block
> emboss, boss, stamp
=> block
Sense 9
stuff, lug, choke up, block
> clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
=> gum up
=> crap up
=> stuff, lug, choke up, block
=> silt up, silt
Sense 10
obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
> impede, hinder
=> obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
=> interfere
=> set back
=> hobble
=> stunt
Sense 11
block
> hold, support, sustain, hold up
=> scaffold
=> block
=> carry
=> chock
=> buoy, buoy up
=> pole
=> bracket
=> underpin
=> prop up, prop, shore up, shore
=> truss
=> brace
Sense 12
parry, block, deflect
> fence
=> parry, block, deflect
Sense 14
block
> shape, form
=> individuate
=> tie
=> terrace
=> fork
=> tabulate
=> dimension
=> roll
=> draw
=> strike
=> crystallize, crystallise, crystalise, crystalize
=> twist
=> sliver
=> ridge
=> plume
=> round, round out, round off
=> scallop, scollop
=> square, square up
=> dish
=> fit
=> flatten
=> deform, distort, strain
=> blow
=> block
=> block
=> cup
=> encircle, circle
=> turn
Sense 15
block
> shape, form
=> individuate
=> tie
=> terrace
=> fork
=> tabulate
=> dimension
=> roll
=> draw
=> strike
=> crystallize, crystallise, crystalise, crystalize
=> twist
=> sliver
=> ridge
=> plume
=> round, round out, round off
=> scallop, scollop
=> square, square up
=> dish
=> fit
=> flatten
=> deform, distort, strain
=> blow
=> block
=> block
=> cup
=> encircle, circle
=> turn
Sense 16
freeze, block, immobilize, immobilise
> withhold, keep back
=> freeze, block, immobilize, immobilise
=> keep to oneself
=> deny
=> reserve
=> immobilize, immobilise
=> deprive
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb block
Sense 1
barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
=> obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
Sense 7
obstruct, block
=> hide, conceal
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Sense 2
obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
=> prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
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Sense 3
stop, halt, block, kibosh
=> prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
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Sense 4
jam, block
=> interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off
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Sense 5
block
=> operate, run
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Sense 6
block
=> anesthetize, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anaesthetise, put to sleep, put under, put out
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Sense 8
block
=> emboss, boss, stamp
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Sense 9
stuff, lug, choke up, block
=> clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
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Sense 10
obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
=> impede, hinder
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Sense 11
block
=> hold, support, sustain, hold up
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Sense 12
parry, block, deflect
=> fence
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Sense 13
forget, block, blank out, draw a blank
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Sense 14
block
=> shape, form
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Sense 15
block
=> shape, form
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Sense 16
freeze, block, immobilize, immobilise
=> withhold, keep back
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Grep of verb block
block
block off
block out
block up
blockade
unblock
Grep of adj block
blockaded
blockading
blocked
blockheaded
blockish
blocky
chockablock
Grep of adv block
chock-a-block
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